Frequently asked questions by my clients are on the topic of financial planning for retirement or semi-retirement. Like many Baby Boomer generation moving at this stage, their attention automatically turns on the critical need for financial management. For many, this is uncharted territory and, as a society, we are now facing a new arena to concentrate financial resources. The generation of the fifties-plus are more inclined to feel younger, healthier and live longer than previous generations.
However, with potentially less income to meet their lifestyles are still active, retired and those planning for retirement pending need to develop new habits and routines for financial management that are critical to sustain a satisfying lifestyle.
Although each of these issues can be complex in themselves, by my former background accounting system, I know that the only practical and reliable practice is to keep things simple. Over the next three articles, I will address each of these issues individually and provide simple rules to ensure that everyone can live within their means and still enjoy the pleasures of freedom of choice that provides retirement.
Before progress, however, are some important considerations to understand before embarking on more specific areas. Even if the forces retirement usually people finally start to take their financial matters even worse, many have largely ignored this part of the management of everyday life in the past. Let’s look at some basic fundamentals first.
The two main characteristics of people who have become financially secure, first, they tend to spend all the money they have and, secondly, they do not know what they spend their money on. The lack of goals is the main culprit.
“Spending Unconscious” is more prevalent in our society than we think. I would estimate about 80% to 90% of the population do so. With the exception of one or two people, the vast majority of my clients had no idea what they spent their money until I asked them to prepare a list of their total costs and expenses before our first session. Financial matters simply scare people. I am terrified to know how their finances are out of control. Yet this is precisely what must be done before we start working on a solution. We become carefree with money when we invest a bit of time on a regular basis to plan and review our finances.
No matter what retirement investment tools you choose, make sure they are 100% safe. Consult specialists, ask your friends and family for advice. Much depends on your decisions and budgeting. Live your retirement years in happiness. Retirement years are called golden years of your life. It would be stupid to waste them. Start saving early in your youth.
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