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4 Disastrous Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Retirement Plans

Retirement plans are important. We all know that your 50s are a crucial time of life. This is the chapter when you’re nearing the retirement age. You may have various investments that can provide you with a steady income in retirement. You may also receive pension funds to cover your expenses. However, despite careful planning for retirement, many people end up making grave mistakes in their 50s that cost them their savings.

Consequently, they find it difficult to achieve their retirement goals and are forced to adjust their lifestyle and live on a very limited budget. Try to avoid these common mistakes that can negatively influence your retirement plans:

Forgetting to Maintain Emergency Funds

The more you save for your retirement, the better. However, it’s best to maintain a separate bank account for your emergency funds. If you deposit everything in your primary savings account, you may end up spending it before your retirement. An emergency fund can help you pay for costs ranging from medical expenses and mortgage payments to vehicle repairs and, even though we don’t want to think about it, an emergency fund may be needed for unexpected travel to attend the funeral of a friend or even funeral expenses for a spouse.

Relying Entirely on Your Pension

If you are fortunate enough to get a pension after retirement, that may help you cover your basic expenses. But you most likely will need additional funds for other expenses such as medical bills, prescription medications, maintenance and repairs of your home, taking vacations, and more. So, don’t overlook investing in other alternatives that can help you bolster your post-retirement income.

You might consider investing in a diversified portfolio that can include stocks, bonds and other types of funds and/or real estate investments.

Withdrawing Your Savings from 401(k)

If you have an employer-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan, in which you deposit a percentage of your salary every month. This fund helps you achieve your retirement goals and will give you financial freedom after your retirement.

However, many people make the mistake of withdrawing money from their 401(k) early. Not only will you be subject to an early withdrawal penalty and taxes, it can affect your later finances. So, It’s best to keep your hands off your 401(k) plan and withdraw funds without penalty at age 59-1/2 or later.

Overspending

As you near retirement age, you have to be extra cautious about how much you spend.  If you spend your savings before retirement, how will you make the ends meet? Always plan your budget as per your income and try to save as much for your retirement as you can.

Take heed of these challenges and choices that can hamper your retirement plans, so you’ll be able to maintain your lifestyle and realize your retirement bucket list.

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An overeducated and underpaid team of writers, researchers and very opinionated men and women of all ages. Venturing into heretofore uncharted online territory, they are dedicated to entertaining, educating, inspiring and uniting men over 50 ...and the people who love them.
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