3 Common Retirement-Planning Mistakes -- and How to Fix Them

3 Common Retirement-Planning Mistakes -- and How to Fix Them

Here are a few all too common mistakes people make on the road to retirement -- and how to avoid falling victim to them. Many people assume that once they retire, Social Security will allow them to cover most or all of their bills. If you're an average earner and your Social Security benefits end up constituting the bulk of your retirement income, you could be headed for trouble.