3 Reasons You Might Retire Later Than Planned
Countless Americans plan for their golden years by aiming to lock in a retirement age and then working toward that goal. But unfortunately, many ultimately end up unsuccessful in retiring on time. Since 2008, only about half of working adults have retired on or close to schedule, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute. And while a big reason boils down to money, there are other contributing factors, too.
If you have your heart set on retiring at a specific age, be careful -- there are several reasons why things may not work out that way in the end. Here are just a few to be aware of.
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