We all make mistakes, and we all have regrets. That’s part of the deal when you’re a human being.
We got to wondering: What do old people regret the most, financially speaking? If they could go back in time, what would they do differently — especially when it comes to money?
A researcher at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton Business School recently found out. Economics professor Olivia Mitchell conducted a survey of nearly 1,800 older Americans with an average age of 72. “What’s your biggest financial regret?” she asked.
The answers may surprise you. Your average 72-year-old has regrets about
