Are you concerned about retirement? One of the things that might be weighing heavily on you is your financial situation. A major concern about retiring is whether or not you have saved enough money to continue enjoying your lifestyle. The good news is that there are many things that cost much less in retirement that they did when you were working. Here are some things you can look forward to spending less on once you are done working.
Commuting Costs
Gas, lunches, tolls, and car maintenance all add up; quickly. These are all things that you are no longer going to be spending money on once you are in retirement. The cost of going to work every day might be higher than you think. So you will be able to realize those savings rather quickly.
Taxes
Medicare and social security taxes are a thing of the past; once you begin retirement. There are plenty of other deductions that you might qualify for in retirement as well. While the process of filing might be a little more complicated, depending on your income sources, the amount you are paying in taxes should be much less.
Clothing
Not having to go to work every day means that you no longer need to dress to impress anyone. The cost of clothing alone can be rather high depending on what your job was. You will probably find that your clothing lasts longer and costs much less as well. The really nice things that you need to have on hand will be more for special occasions than everyday use.
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