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Retirement Mistakes

  • By Jen Steever
  • 07 Jun, 2017

Planning Pitfalls

3 Big Retirement Mistakes Seniors Make (And How To Avoid Them)

There's a lot of pressure that comes with planning for your retirement. It's such an individual process for everyone, which makes it difficult to figure out the best course of action for your situation. That's why so many seniors turn to experienced financial planners to help them through the process. But before you explore the different types of financial services available to you, you'll do well to learn about the particular pitfalls seniors tend to experience when planning for their retirement. We've outlined three of them below.

Not saving enough

Let's face it: no one likes to be told to cut back on their spending. Oftentimes, seniors would rather enjoy that new car or fancy vacation early on, while they're still in excellent health, rather than put it off in order to potentially live more comfortably in retirement. There are so many unknowns at play here, and in many cases, it comes down to priorities. However, failing to save enough -- or starting to save early enough -- can be a huge problem for many seniors. By the time they realize they've come up short, it may be too late to make and save more. But if you start working with financial planners early on, you can come up with a plan that allows you to enjoy your retirement and make sure you have enough to live off of.

Relying on Social Security or company pension

If you think you'll be all set with the payments you'll receive from Social Security or your company pension, you may need to think again. Social Security has never been a "sure thing," and many benefit plans have been converted or are substantially underfunded. Social Security payments make up at least half of all income for 65% of retirees, but it's never advisable to count on that. It's much smarter to start saving for retirement on your own; not only will you be prepared if the worst should occur, but you'll also be able to live a much more comfortable life if everything does pan out.

Underestimating healthcare or long-term care costs

Studies have shown that Americans tend to dramatically underestimate the amount of long-term care they'll eventually need, as well as its cost. And since the future of Medicare may hang in the balance, seniors may not be able to depend on that to cover medications, services, or procedures you may require in the future. If you grossly miscalculate how much your health insurance may cover in the future, your unexpected medical costs could wreak havoc on your financial stability. Although there's a lot that will always be up in the air, working with a financial services expert can help you be prepared in any number of circumstances.

Whether you're quickly approaching retirement age or you need some help managing your finances now that you're out of the workforce, our financial services can help. For more information about financial planning in Norfolk, Virginia, contact S2S Silver Services today.



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