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Below are some signs you might be spending too much on luxuries in retirement.

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At this rate, he said her retirement savings would be depleted 12 years earlier than planned.

We had to implement immediate changes to prevent a financial crisis in her later years, Shahnazari continued.

He said this prioritization of wants over needs puts both financial and physical well-being at risk.

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Retirement planning should always secure essentials before luxuries, the expert advised.

This not only reduced his future earning potential but also triggered unnecessary tax liabilities.

Guilt Or Secrecy Around Spending

According to Shahnazari, financial behavior changes often indicate problematic spending.

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Ive observed retirees hiding shopping bags, deflecting conversations about money or expressing guilt after purchases, he said.

You get to choose your income in retirement.

You should also have an emergency fund established, she said.

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She added that the fund should only be used to cover unexpected necessities.

The expert emphasized that anemergency savings fundis not meant to cover the fun extras.

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