We explore eight common retirement planning myths that could potentially derail your financial future and explain why these outdated beliefs may no longer apply to today's retirement landscape.

• The 4% withdrawal rule from the 1990s has been updated to 2.8% by Morningstar research, meaning you need significantly more savings to generate the same income
• Social Security isn't going bankrupt, but its trust fund may be depleted by 2032-2034, potentially reducing benefits by about 20%
• Social Security was designed to replace only 40% of pre-retirement income, not the 70-80% many retirees depend on it for
• Keeping all investments in cash during market uncertainty may mean missing recovery periods and growth potential
• Modern long-term care planning offers alternatives to expensive traditional insurance through integrated financial tools
• Financial planning is a strategy for everyone, not just wealthy individuals, as those with modest savings can also need guidance to maximize resources
• Estate planning can apply to people at all asset levels, and outdated wills may not address digital assets or modern financial considerations
• It's important to review financial plans on a regular basis, as life circumstances, tax laws, and economic conditions evolve
• Many retirees don't drop to lower tax brackets due to required minimum distributions, loss of deductions, and potential tax increases

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