Retiring Between 62 and 67? Retirement Experts Warn of 11 Common Blind Spots

According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute's 2026 Retirement Confidence Survey, 46% of 2025 retirees stopped working earlier than planned, and 76% of those exits were due to factors like health issues or job loss. For many, the 62–67 window isn't a choice. That makes the blind spots in this period especially risky. Key decisions made here could permanently shape your retirement plan . Here's what experts say retirees often get wrong.

Retiring Between 62 and 67? Retirement Experts Warn of 11 Common Blind Spots. According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute's 2026 Retirement Confidence Survey, 46% of 2025 retirees stopped working earlier than planned, and 76% of those exits were due to factors like health issues or job loss. For many, the 62–67 window isn't a choice. That makes the blind spots in this period especially risky. Key decisions made here could permanently shape your retirement plan . Here's what experts say retirees often get wrong. Editor's note: All figures referenced are based on current Social Security Administration (SSA) and Medicare guidelines and may change. Find Out: 14 moves seniors could benefit from but often forget about. 1. Claiming Social Security at 62 without running the numbers Claiming at 62 permanently reduces your benefit by up to...