Retirement is a chance to relax, slow down and really enjoy life. No longer working is an exciting prospect but in order to fully enjoy your retirement it is essential that you start planning for it now.
What do you want your income to look like during your retirement? Early on, it is common for retired people to spend more money than when they were working. It’s a luxury you deserve but the money needs to come from somewhere. Later on, your healthcare costs will rise dramatically. NZ Superannuation is unlikely to be able to cover all of these added expenses; the rest will be down to your savings.
Your KiwiSaver may not be enough to fully prepare you for retirement. At Lifetime, we can help you set up additional Superannuation schemes so you can be certain that you will have enough money for a comfortable lifestyle during your retirement.
Have you thought about your insurances? With our increased reliance on debt, it may be that you will need to retain your Life and Trauma insurance policies for longer than you originally intended. Premiums can increase drastically as you age. Talk to an adviser to see if you would benefit from converting your premiums to level to avoid the annual increases.
Those in their twenties or thirties may not be able to rely on a government pension the same way our parents could. Retirement planning becomes even more essential. Get on the right path early and talk to us about a full financial plan for your retirement.
It doesn’t matter if you are just starting your career or if retirement is just around the corner. At Lifetime, we can help you prepare for that next step. Talk to us today and we can fully assess your financial situation, estimate how much you will need for retirement and then help you put a plan in place to make sure you get to have the retirement you deserve.