These Are Americans’ Five Biggest Retirement Regrets

Retirement is supposed to be a happy time. No longer working, you should have plenty of time to pursue your passions and spend quality time with loved ones. However, that is not always the case, especially for retirees facing financial hardships. An article by Yahoo! Finance shares the results of a survey of older Americans — people in their 70s and 80s — sharing their biggest retirement regrets.

And here’s what they wish they had done: retired earlier; spent more when they first retired; took better care of their health; taken up a hobby; and traveled more.

It’s not too late to try to make the most of your golden years. The article says retirees can still “take action to ensure they live their retirement years to the fullest, embracing experiences, nurturing their health, and pursuing their passions.”

That’s not easy if you’re struggling financially. The Seniors Trust is committed to improving the financial well-being of America’s retirees through the passage of The Social Security Expansion Act. It will give retirees an immediate benefits increase of about $200 a month, a fair annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), increased minimum benefits, and will ensure the long-term solvency of the Social Security program.