Here are the top 3 retirement regrets for Americans in their 70s and 80s. How to stop yourself making the same mistakes

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• Retirees regret not prioritizing their health earlier in life, as bad diets and sedentary lifestyles catch up as they age

  80% confidence

• Most chronic diseases are caused by smoking, poor nutrition, physical inactivity and excessive alcohol use

  80% confidence

• Nearly 50% of Americans are making one big Social Security mistake

  80% confidence

• Only one in five early retirees did so because they were financially prepared

  80% confidence

• One asset will surge 400% in a year

  80% confidence

• Only 6% of surveyed retirees retired later than planned

  80% confidence

• Retirees wish they had spent more money during their early retirement years, especially on experiences like travel, hobbies and family activities

  80% confidence

• 58% of surveyed retirees retired earlier than intended

  80% confidence

• 37% of Americans don't have enough cash to cover a $400 emergency expense

  80% confidence

• Instead of having dessert every night, might do it once a week just as a treat to improve health

  80% confidence

• 64% of surveyed retirees didn't retire when they had planned to

  80% confidence

• More than 85% of America's older adults who rely solely on Medicare have chronic health conditions

  80% confidence

• Many retirees in their 70s and 80s regret not retiring earlier while they were in good health and with greater energy

  80% confidence

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