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Successfulretirement planningis part art, part science.
Consider just how much food costs alone have risen.
This could be the difference between being able to afford retirement or not.
You Dont Qualify for Medicare Yet
Health insurance can be expensive, particularly for older Americans.
Not having insurance can be even worse.
Youre Still in Debt
Debt is the single biggest curse when it comes tofinancial planning.
If youre struggling to find money to pay off your debt, retiring is not usually the optimal strategy.
The further you are away from your retirement date, the more opportunity you have to prepare yourself.
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