The Biggest Mistakes Retirees Make (And How to Avoid Them)

Retirement Done Right w/ David & Pat

Retirement Done Right w/ David & Pat
The Biggest Mistakes Retirees Make (And How to Avoid Them)
Jun 23, 2026
David Rath, CMT, CFA & Patrick Kalish, CFP®

The biggest mistake retirees make? Not having a tax plan. By not having an appropriate tax strategy, it could cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars over a 30-year retirement. From an investment standpoint, complacency is the enemy—being a buy-and-hold investor is easy during a bull market, but try it when the market's down 35%. The early years of retirement create a window for Roth conversions and 0% capital gains that many miss. Have a plan before things go south.

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