Many retirees underestimate the “silent budget killers”:
Health care and long-term care (Medicare doesn’t cover everything, especially assisted living or nursing care).
Taxes on Social Security, pensions, and retirement account withdrawals.
Insurance (home, car, supplemental medical).
Inflation creep — that extra $50 a month at the grocery store adds up over 20 years.
Building in cushions for these expenses now can prevent painful surprises later.
4. Don’t Go “All In” on Risk When inflation spikes, it’s tempting to chase high returns in the stock market or jump into risky investments that promise quick relief. But
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