Fifty-five years…and counting. The soap opera “Days of Our Lives” is one of the longest-running scripted TV shows in the world! Some things stand the test of time … while others fall by the wayside. What are some common retirement planning beliefs that have not held up very well?

Also, according to a Transamerica study, only 1 in 4 workers have taken this essential step before leaving the workforce. That step is…developing a written plan for retirement. The article says you are “flying blind” without this step. Is it that critical and why?