Ready For Retirement

Top 5 Most Avoidable Retirement Mistakes


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James breaks down five common retirement mistakes and how to avoid them for a secure and fulfilling future:

  1. Spending Wrong: Overspending risks running out of money; underspending misses out on life.
  2. Bad Timing: Retiring too early strains finances, while retiring too late sacrifices experiences.
  3. Ignoring Risks: Overlooking inflation or focusing only on market volatility hurts long-term stability.
  4. Over Helping Kids: Excessive financial support can jeopardize retirement security.
  5. No Strategy: A lack of planning for taxes, investments, and withdrawals leads to inefficiency.

Plan wisely to balance financial security with an enjoyable, purposeful retirement.

Questions answered:
1. How can retirees avoid common financial pitfalls to ensure a secure and enjoyable retirement?

2. What steps can retirees take to balance responsible spending with meaningful life experiences?

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Spending the wrong amount
4:13 - Retiring at the wrong time
7:08 - Focusing on only one risk
9:58 - Too much support for adult kids
12:43 - Not having a strategy

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Ready For RetirementBy James Conole, CFP®

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