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Your retirement math may have a surprising flaw
Friday, July 24, 2026
Retirement planning models often fail to account for major late-life expenses such as long-term care and housing modifications, according to financial planning research. A comprehensive retirement analysis should include scenarios modeling the cost of extended healthcare needs and potential housing adjustments in advanced age. Planners recommend testing retirement projections against these variables to identify potential shortfalls before they occur.
