Retirement Planning 101: How to Save and Invest for a Secure Future
Retirement planning is an important part of financial planning, as it helps ensure that you have the resources you need to live comfortably during your golden years. Here are some tips to get started with your retirement planning:
Start Saving Early
The earlier you start saving for retirement, the more time you have for your investments to grow. This is due to the power of compound growth, which can help your money grow faster over time.
Determine How Much You'll Need To Save
To determine how much you'll need to save for retirement, consider factors such as your desired retirement age, your expected retirement income, and your anticipated expenses. You can use a retirement calculator to help you estimate how much you'll need to save.
Speak to your employer about salary sacrifice
The most tax-efficient way to contribute to your pension plan could be via a salary sacrifice scheme from your employer, so talk to them about this possibility – it can provide a welcome boost to your pension pot and can be done at no cost to the employer.
Invest Wisely
Once you have a retirement account in place, it's important to invest your money wisely. Consider diversifying your portfolio across a variety of asset classes and regularly reviewing your investments to ensure they are still aligned with your goals and your risk profile.
Seek Professional Advice
If you're not sure where to start with your retirement planning, consider seeking the guidance of a wealth management firm (like us!). We can help you create a customised retirement plan that takes into account your unique financial situation, goals and acceptable risk profile. We use powerful personal cash flow modelling to bring your lifetime plan to life in a graphical form.
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