Retirement mistakes do not always involve failing to save enough money. For many Baby Boomers, the bigger danger comes from what happens after the saving years end. A Social Security filing date, a large 401(k) withdrawal, or an overlooked tax rule can change the shape of retirement income for years.
Boomers now face a retirement landscape that rewards careful timing. The decisions can feel surprisingly ordinary at first. That makes them easy to overlook. Here are seven mistakes worth putting under the microscope.