5 Costly Retirement Mistakes to Avoid

The uncertainty inherent in retirement planning is understandably worrisome for a lot of people. There are so many ways it could all go wrong -- you might live longer than you anticipated, you could develop serious health problems, or your savings might not grow as quickly as you'd thought if the markets take a turn for the worse -- and there isn't much you can do to prevent any of these things from happening.

Some retirement planning crises arise from human error, though. It's important that you avoid these to give yourself the best shot at a secure retirement. Here are five mistakes you can't afford to make.

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