The Hidden Costs of Retirement: How to Prepare for the Unexpected

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The Hidden Costs of Retirement: How to Prepare for the Unexpected
The Hidden Costs of Retirement: How to Prepare for the Unexpected

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People often envision retirement as a time of leisure: long mornings with coffee, travel, family time, or finally pursuing hobbies put off during their working years. The reality is that retirees often overlook the hidden costs associated with retirement—expenses that aren’t reflected in glossy brochures and optimistic financial projections. As such, retirement plans can be derailed by unexpected healthcare bills or the need to move back in with adult children.

The good news? If you prepare ahead of time, you can protect yourself from financial curveballs and preserve your peace of mind.

1. Adult Children Moving Back Home

It’s a growing trend. Young adults are moving back in with their parents, a phenomenon sometimes referred to as the “boomerang effect.” Specifically, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, about one in three U.S. adults ages 18 to 34 live with their parents.

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