Mistakes do-it-yourself retirement planners make most often | Belleville Intelligencer
Article content When you make a mistake planning your retirement, there is a good chance you will not discover the problem until it is too late. Saving and planning, after all, are lifelong efforts and you may not get a second chance with some decisions. Whether you are considering planning your own retirement or working with an advisor, there are a number of common pitfalls to consider. One easy mistake relates to how much you need to save to retire. If someone needs $50,000 per year and has saved $1 million for retirement, they may think their savings will only last 20 years. $1 million div...