Can you relate to this statement: "They've done everything right financially… but still can't bring themselves to spend the money they've saved."

In today's Retirement Headline, Meghaan Lurtz explains why underspending in retirement is usually rooted in psychology, not math.

Lurtz shares several common barriers:

Fear of future dependence
Doom forecasting
And an Identity tied to being a saver

Resource:

Article by Meghaan Lurtz: "Helping Underspenders And "Savers" Understand They CAN Spend More With 4 Stages Of "Experiments"

Listener question: "If I plan to retire at 65 1/2 or 66 and sign up for Medicare before 65 - but not for Parts B and D (because of my employer provided insurance) - will I have to pay a penalty to get Parts B and D (and Supplements) at a later date when I actually retire?"

Listen in to learn about creditable coverage and how penalties can stack up on themselves.

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