3 Retirement Mistakes Nobody Warned Me About (I'm 69 in a Wheelchair)

I'm 69 years old, living in a wheelchair, and if I could go back 20 years, I'd do three things differently. In this video, I share the retirement planning mistakes that cost me time, money, and independence — not to dwell on regret, but so you don't make the same ones. I waited 20 years to get my husband's full VA benefits because I tried to do everything myself. I lived day to day without thinking ahead, and then disability hit at 50 with no plan. And I never considered accessibility until I was already stuck in a home that didn't work.If you're approaching retirement or caring for someone who is, these are the conversations I wish someone had started with me sooner.🔹 What I cover: 0:00 — The biggest mistake wasn't one thing 1:30 — Mistake #1: Doing everything alone (VA benefits) 4:00 — Mistake #2: Never planning ahead 7:00 — Mistake #3: Ignoring accessibility until it was too late 9:30 — What I'd tell you if you're where I was.I'm Cathy Mankin — And This is Retirement In Motion. #retirementplanning #retirementmistakes #retirementregrets