New to Retirement? Avoid These Rookie Mistakes

New to Retirement? Avoid These Rookie Mistakes

The early stages of retirement can be extremely exciting -- and probably a bit unsettling. You might assume that you won't end up spending that much money in retirement and therefore don't need to track your bills. Figure out what your essential bills look like first, and then, compare those to what your income entails based on your Social Security benefits and the money you're able to pull out of your savings.