Retirement Planning
Was Billy’s Retirement on the Verge of Ruin after a Critical Misdiagnosis?
Imagine this for a moment… You contact an adviser. You have a general chat about your situation and that adviser confirms you’re okay for retirement. No investigation, no deep dive and no full understanding of your personal and financial situation. Fast forward to mid-way through your retirement and you’re staring at your account balances. Scratching…
Read MoreRetirement blunders you need to avoid if you want to retire comfortably
Remember when you were young and made a mistake, did something you shouldn’t have? You were probably given a talking too from your parents. Told to learn from your mistakes. It’s one way we learn and not necessarily a bad thing. While at the time, you may regret the mistake, with the passing of time…
Read MoreWanna be like Richard and Sally who will retire on $80k pa?
Are you a fan of Bad Boys? I am and love these movies. Will Smith plays a cop named Mike. Inheriting a large trust fund, he is able to afford all the nice things in life. Nice apartment, nice clothes, nice car and pretty much anything he liked. But he always wanted to be a…
Read MoreThe number one thing to set you up for living your best life in retirement
Are you thinking about your retirement all wrong? Many heading towards retirement focus on things such as their investments, super, maximising investment returns and beating some index. Without consideration for the most important aspects of planning to live your best life in retirement. But does this really lead to enjoyment in retirement? For some maybe,…
Read MoreMaster your retirement plan so you can be confident of being okay
Welcome to Retirement Land…A place where time freedom reigns supreme. No more dreaded 9-5. No more working for the man.Travel when it suits you…More time to spend with family and friends…Time to pursue your interests and hobbies…Perhaps spend the winter months in warmer parts of the country…The freedom to do what you want, when you…
Read MoreHow this boring and simple retirement portfolio beat the big super funds?
It’s that time again when super funds post their annual results. It’s also a time where fear of missing out, FOMO for the cool kids, kicks into overdrive. For some people this means chasing performance in order to get them ahead financially. This rarely achieves the desired result many are hunting for. So, today I…
Read MoreHow Big Is Your Retirement Gap?
Many people are struggling to plan their retirement with clarity, confidence and control… They have little to no clarity because the retirement landscape is complex. The future is uncertain. There’s insufficient information on the retirement phase. There is little to no confidence due to the fear of running out of money. The volatility in share…
Read MoreMaking your money last through a 30 year retirement: How to solve for longevity?
A new phenomenon facing modern retirement, the fear of running out of money, or FORO for the cool kids. Today’s retirement could easily last 20, 30 years or even more for some. Which means you need to plan well, otherwise, you put yourself at risk of running out of money when you most need it.…
Read MoreWhy is it so hard to calculate your “Enough” number?
If retirement is around the corner for you, it’s likely you’re trying to figure out what your “Enough” number needs to be. It’s an important number to know. I will help determine how long you need to work and when you can financially retire. You need to know this sooner, rather than later if you…
Read MoreClarity, Confidence & Control: How one couple negotiated their feasible retirement plan?
Michael and Jane had largely gone it alone. They had built up a reasonable sum in their super along with an investment property (approx $1.4m). Over the last few years they had spoken to colleagues and friends about preparing for retirement. However, they were no closer to gaining the confidence they wanted. They were at…
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