Getting to retirement is only half the goal. That’s why having a cash cushion, minimizing taxes and more are so important to having a successful retirement. Investing during retirement isn’t the same as when you’re working. In retirement, the time horizon is different: Without a paycheck, you may need to sell an investment to create cash.In retirement, there are also new things to account for, like Social Security, required minimum distributions, Medicare premiums and maybe even long-term care c