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Retirement gaps highlight four key pitfalls as Americans live longer

Many workers face shortfalls tied to how long they may need to fund retirement, according to guidance from MarketWatch.

Americans are living longer than the retirement system and planning strategies built for shorter lifespans, leaving many people financially unprepared, MarketWatch says.

The outlet points to four major retirement-related financial pitfalls, urging readers to watch how these issues could affect their ability to sustain retirement spending.

MarketWatch’s warning frames the risk as a mismatch between longevity and retirement resources, emphasizing that planning gaps can become more consequential over time.

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