The Most Common Retirement Savings Mistakes and How to Fix Them Before It’s Too Late

The biggest retirement mistakes are behavioral—and they’re correctable.
The Most Common Retirement Savings Mistakes and How to Fix Them Before It’s Too Late
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Most retirement shortfalls are not caused by bad markets. They result from repeated behaviors, such as saving too little, misjudging risk, misusing tax-advantaged accounts, and failing to adjust contributions as income rises.

The good news? These mistakes are correctable. You can target changes like securing a higher savings rate, better asset allocations, tax diversification, and adjusting strategies according to your age, any of which can significantly improve your long-term retirement outlook, even if you feel behind.

Adam H. Douglas
Adam H. Douglas
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Adam H. Douglas is a journalist and writer specializing in personal finance and literature. His recent work explores money management, book reviews, veterinary medicine, and long-term financial planning. He currently resides in Prince Edward Island, Canada, with his wife of 30 years and his dogs and kitties.