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Six common mistakes to avoid when planning for early retirement

  Many of us have been dreaming of early retirement. I was blessed to retire at the age of 45 years old. I was planning to retire at 50 years old. However, due to some unforeseen circumstances, I ended forced to retire at 45 years old. I was partially ready to retire from work at that time. To be honest, mentally unprepared. From my experience, here are some tips for you to avoid some mistakes when planning for retirement. 1. Starting too late Most of us tend to be carried away with lifestyle spending during our younger days. Especially in the current style of living. Many have the FOMO habit which is fear of missing out! Most of the money wasted away to unnecessary spending. My advice is don't delay your retirement savings because it will result in insufficient funds during retirement days. 2. Underestimating expenses Inflation can be daunting. It will squeeze out your money. It is important to create a realistic budget and be prudent about it.  Never underestimate unexpected...