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EPISODE · Apr 11, 2026 · 12 MIN

9 Costly Retirement Mistakes People Make After 55 (And Regret Later)

from Income Over Wealth · host Dan Wilson

The mid-50s are where most retirement plans start going sideways, not from a single big mistake but from a pattern of small ones. Chasing a perfect portfolio number. Staying in a job one year too long. Supporting adult children beyond what your plan can absorb. This episode walks through all nine and how to spot each one in your own plan.Why "one more year" of working often costs more than it earnsThe gift that actually hurts: supporting adult kids past the point it helps themThe one retirement decision you cannot reverse, and how to avoid itTake the free Retirement Income Roadmap (7 questions, about 30 seconds): incomeoverwealth.com/mapWatch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwLt0AIndrgThis episode is educational and focused on strategy and math. Always consult a qualified tax or financial professional before making personal financial decisions.

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Nine decisions that look responsible on the surface and cost real money once the math plays out.

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