Stop Doing This! 3 Money Habits That Are Slowly Draining Boomers’ Savings

3 Money Habits Boomers Think Are Normal — But Are Keeping Them Broke

Let’s get real for a second: just because something used to work doesn’t mean it still does. A lot of boomers are cruising through life thinking they’ve got money all figured out — but here’s the truth: some of the habits they swear by? Yeah… they might actually be draining their bank accounts.

I’m not here to shame anyone (well, maybe a little). I’m here to show the habits that are quietly sabotaging retirement plans and financial security — and how anyone can avoid falling into the same traps.

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