Retirement is a significant life milestone that many look forward to finally achieving – after years of hard work retirement offers a reprieve where you can start spending your days exactly how you like! BUT proper financial planning is crucial when considering retirement to ensure that you have a comfortable and secure retirement.
Whether you're nearing retirement age or you’re just starting to get your ducks in a row for when that day comes, it's never too early to begin your retirement planning journey.
At Allied Wealth, we specialise in providing financial advice for would-be retirees, and we're here to help you navigate this exciting (and sometimes daunting) phase of your life.
With over 60 years of combined experience, we've gathered valuable insights into effective retirement planning. In this blog, we'll share our seven top tips to help you kickstart your retirement planning journey.
The first step in retirement planning is to clearly define your retirement goals – take some time to envision your ideal retirement lifestyle and what that looks like for you. Ask yourself: What do you want to do each day? Any activities you want to pursue? Where do you want to live? What do you envision as a day in your life during retirement?
Setting specific and achievable goals will provide you with a clear sense of direction for your financial planning. At Allied Wealth, we work closely with our clients to understand their unique aspirations and create customised retirement plans for every unique individual that aligns with their plan for retirement.
To plan effectively for retirement, you need to have a clear understanding of your current financial situation and the finances you need to retire comfortably. Calculate your current savings, assets, and debts as well as analyse your current income sources and various everyday life expenses.
This assessment will help you determine how much you need to save for retirement to live comfortably and how close you are to your financial goals. Our team at Allied Wealth can assist you in conducting a thorough financial review to identify any areas that may need some extra love.
Once you have assessed your current financial situation, it's time to embark on creating your retirement budget. A retirement budget will help you allocate your resources and funds to ensure that you have enough income to cover your expenses in retirement.
Consider factors such as housing, healthcare, travel, and any fun hobby activities you wish to partake in during your retirement. At Allied Wealth, we recommend a proactive approach to budgeting, to ensure that your retirement income aligns with your desired lifestyle.
At Allied Wealth, we believe in a proactive, discretionary, and personalised asset allocation approach. Diversifying your investments is a key component of this retirement strategy.
Spread your various investments across different asset classes, such as stocks, bonds, and real estate, to reduce risk and optimise your overall returns. Our experienced financial advisors can help you design an investment portfolio that suits your risk tolerance alongside your long-term financial retirement goals.
Maximising your retirement savings is crucial, and taking advantage of retirement accounts is a smart way to do so. In Australia, options like superannuation funds and self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) provide tax advantages and investment opportunities for budding retirees.
Our team at Allied Wealth can guide you in selecting the right retirement accounts and optimising your contributions to secure your financial future.
Retirement planning is not a one-time task – it's an ongoing process that changes frequently. Life circumstances, financial markets, and economic conditions can change, all of which may impact your retirement plan.
It's essential to review and adjust your plan regularly to stay on track. At Allied Wealth, we maintain an in-depth knowledge of our clients' financial environments, allowing us to be highly responsive and effective when adjustments are needed.
One of the most important tips for successful retirement planning is to seek professional financial advice. At Allied Wealth, we have a team of senior advisors with over 60 years of combined experience in looking after clients and their needs.
Our expertise allows you to benefit from ongoing advice at a transparent flat fee, with no extra costs or commissions. We provide ethical and independent financial advice for retirement planning, to ensure that your best interests are always at the forefront of our recommendations.
Retirement planning is a critical aspect of securing your dream financial future and ensuring you live the life you’ve always dreamed in retirement. At Allied Wealthwe are committed to helping you achieve your retirement goals with our proactive and personalised approach to financial advice for retirees and individuals looking to retire in the future.
Plan today with Allied Wealth, and secure tomorrow with ease, our dedicated team of senior advisors is here to support you every step of the way, ensuring that your retirement years are filled with financial security and peace of mind. Contact us today to start your retirement planning journey off on the right foot – it’s never too early to start planning for your future!