The Biggest Retirement Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them

In this episode of the Smart Wealth & Retirement Podcast, financial advisors and retirement planners Jim Martin & Casey Bibb of Martin Wealth Solutions break down some of the most common — and costly — mistakes people make leading up to and during retirement.

From emotional investing and improper risk management to underestimating taxes, Social Security timing, and overspending early in retirement, Jim and Casey explain why these issues show up so often… and what you can do to stay clear of them.

They share real-world client experiences, discuss the habits that lead to long-term success, and offer practical steps to help retirees and pre-retirees avoid unnecessary stress, poor decisions, and financial regret.

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Episode Breakdown

00:00 – Introduction: Why retirement mistakes happen
03:05 – Mistake #1: Overspending early in retirement
06:14 – Mistake #2: Not having a written plan
08:10 – Mistake #3: Not investing your age
10:34 – Mistake #4: Working longer than you really needed to
13:29 – Mistake #5: Ignoring taxes until it's too late
14:23 – Mistake #6: Delaying big decisions
16:50 – Mistake #7: Not reaching out to our team 
17:40 – Q&A with Casey
20:45 – Key takeaways & closing thoughts

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