{"id":1219,"date":"2025-06-30T09:17:33","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T13:17:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/cltc\/?p=1219"},"modified":"2026-01-21T09:46:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T13:46:39","slug":"dangerous-assumptions-you-should-not-make-when-planning-for-retirement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/cltc\/dangerous-assumptions-you-should-not-make-when-planning-for-retirement\/","title":{"rendered":"LTC in the News: Dangerous Assumptions You Should Not Make When Planning for Retirement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The article from Yahoo Finance highlights the hidden risks of not planning adequately for retirement, emphasizing three dangerous assumptions: that individuals can work indefinitely, that Social Security will suffice, and that expenses will drop significantly in retirement. These beliefs often ignore critical factors like unexpected health issues, inflation, and increased longevity. Experts urge proactive retirement planning to avoid financial strain later in life. 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