10 Worst Mistakes People Make After Retirement

9) Being House-Rich but Cash-Poor

People often pay for their mortgage for most of their life and, by the time

they retire, end up with a lot of equity in the home and with little cash left. While houses appreciate in value, the costs of upkeep including taxes, utilities, services, repairs and maintenance is too much for a retiree to handle. Once you have decided to get out of the work force, it is assumed that your children should have already moved out of your house. You can downsize your living expenses by selling your house and moving in to a smaller home that you can afford. You can also invest the remaining money on more predictable income in order to support your new retirement lifestyle.