Retirement planning is an essential process to ensure that you have enough money to support yourself during your retirement years. Here are some mistakes people tend to make when planning for retirement:

• One of the biggest mistakes people make is not starting their retirement planning early enough. The earlier you start, the more time you have to save and invest, which can help you build a larger retirement nest egg. Get the wonder of compounding working for you as soon as possible!
• Many people fail to account for all their retirement expenses, such as healthcare costs, home maintenance, and travel. Your plan will be much more valuable if you can create a realistic retirement budget that includes all your expenses.
• Some people don’t save enough money for retirement, either because they don’t prioritize saving or because they are unable to save. It’s important to set aside as much money as possible for retirement, even if it means making sacrifices in the present.
• Social Security benefits can be a crucial source of retirement income, but they’re not always enough to cover all your expenses. Don’t plan to rely solely on Social Security lest you end up facing a significant shortfall.
• Retirement planning can be complicated. Many people fail to seek help from financial advisors, tax professionals, or estate planning attorneys. This can lead to mistakes and opportunities being lost.

It’s important to start planning for retirement early, set realistic goals, save as much as you can, and call your Sara-Bay Financial advisor for guidance.