8 Money Moves Retirees Almost Always Regret

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18 September 2022

By : Quick Insurance Guru

It's simple to believe that most of your significant financial decisions have been made once you've retired. 

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Even though many of these costs may have been among your largest ever, retirement does not mean that your days of financial planning are over. 

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1. Being Too Generous

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Retirees look forward to being able to spread their wealth among their loved ones by purchasing gifts, contributing to college expenses. 

2. Not Budgeting Enough for Healthcare

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You may have some of your expenditures covered by Medicare and private insurance, but  pay for some of your own healthcare costs. 

3. Ignoring the Effects of Inflation

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While inflation has been relatively modest for years, it has come back with a vengeance in 2022, topping 9% in June.

4. Investing Too Conservatively

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These days, it's not unusual for someone to retire and then live 30 or more additional years

5. Being Too Trusting

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The elderly are prime targets for scammers looking for an easy buck.

6. Claiming Social Security Too Early

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Social Security benefits can be claimed by eligible retirees as early as age 62, but that's not necessarily the best course of action. 

7. Taking On Additional Debt

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Inflation can reduce your purchasing power in retirement, but debt actually reduces your cash flow. 

8. Refusing To Pick Up a Side Gig

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The notion that "retirement" entails never working again is one that many retirees tenaciously hold onto. 

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8 Money Moves Retirees Almost Always Regret