Financial Autonomy

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Have You Left It Too Late to Retire Comfortably?

Have You Left It Too Late to Retire Comfortably?4 dagen geleden9 min

You've been working for years, but between the mortgage, raising kids and everything else life has thrown at you, retirement still feels a long way off. Have you left it too late to get where you want to be?

Perhaps you're earning decent money but haven't managed to put much aside. Or a divorce has left you rebuilding finances you thought were settled. You want to know whether a comfortable retirement is still possible, and what would actually make a difference now.

In this Financial Autonomy Essentials episode, Paul explores the choices available when you feel financially behind, including the story of a single mum who couldn't see how she'd afford to retire until they worked through her numbers.

In this episode:

What could make the biggest difference if you're playing catch-up

How to weigh up finishing work sooner against having more to spend

Whether your retirement income target is making things harder than they need to be

Why being cautious with your super could work against you

What else could help fund retirement beyond your savings

If you've been putting off retirement planning because you're worried about what you'll find, this is a good place to start.

WILL YOU HAVE ENOUGH TO RETIRE?

Find out when you could afford to retire, what life could look like and how to make the most of the years between now and then. Talk to Guidance about your retirement plans.