Retirement

Your working life has come to an end and you are retired. This is the period of your life when you should be enjoying the rewards of your life’s savings. Since you can no longer rely on your employment income to meet your living expenses, you will need to rely on your savings/investments and/or Centrelink benefits (Age Pension) to fund your retirement.

At this stage of your life, it is important to make sure your accumulated wealth and investments are working hard for you so that you can live the retirement lifestyle you deserve.

Generally, your financial challenges will be centered around:

funding your retirement living expenses
making your retirement savings last
taking the hassle out of managing your finances so that you can focus on living the retirement lifestyle you want
leaving money for your children and grandchildren
increasing your retirement income
maintaining a comfortable retirement lifestyle
receiving any Centrelink benefits that you may be entitled to
preserving your accumulated wealth so that your money lasts your lifetime
estate planning (ensuring your Will and Enduring power of attorney remain up to date)

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WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO SEE A FINANCIAL PLANNER?

We can all benefit from financial advice, the sooner you start preparing for your retirement the better… but even if you are only starting now… it’s important to seek financial advice BEFORE these key times….

Some key times to consider getting advice are before you:

Retire completely (ideally seek advice at least 5 to 10 years before retirement)
Apply for Government Payments/Centrelink entitlements
Take action with your superannuation
Buy a home, upgrade your home or sell your home
Buy or sell investment properties
Invest in or sell shares, managed funds or cash
Changing your family situation
Receive an inheritance
Receive a redundancy

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So even in retirement it’s never too late to get financial advice.

To help get the most out of your retirement contact us and speak with your local Gold Coast Financial Planner today.

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WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO SEE A FINANCIAL PLANNER?

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Our Blog

5 Reasons to Take Your Personal Insurance More Seriously

Centrelink Age Pension: New Asset Test Rules 1st Jan 2017

Trump: Pump and Slump?

6 ways women can make more of their super

Investing for your Children’s Future

Super – Have You Got Enough?

Protecting your Lifestyle in the Face of Disaster

Investing for Income

Financial Management for Gen Y

Testimonials

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07 5599 1662

Retirement

WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO SEE A FINANCIAL PLANNER?

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