Recently, Keith Ellis was featured in an article titled 100 Ways to Make Your Money Last Until You’re 100. The article discusses many different ways that can help you prepare to live longer. On average, Americans are expected to live until they are 79 years old. This is why it’s important to create a plan that covers all aspect of your retirement, and prepare for the 30 or more years ahead. Keith goes on to explain that one of the mistakes that you can make that might hurt your retirement plan is dipping into their retirement plan early. Some people in their 40s make this mistake in order to help out a family member, whether it be an adult child or an aging parent, but it can definitely hurt your own retirement plans later on. Click below to learn more about why dipping into your retirement savings early could be a mistake.