As parents and grandparents, we all hope the values and knowledge we hold dear can somehow be passed on to our children and grandchildren. We’d all like to be able to offer advice to them helping them make the right financial decisions for their future, including saving enough in their private pension. Here are a few thoughts that might just help.
Living through decades of increasing prosperity has undoubtedly given baby boomers a lot of advantages, but they can also face several challenges. Today, many feel pressured into working past their normal retirement date, often because of the number of demands being made on their finances by their families. If they are unable to work, they can have concerns about outliving their retirement savings.
Retirement planning is a complex process. As your retirement date draws nearer, it’s sensible to think about some key issues that will help get you off to the best possible start for the next stage in your life. Follow our simple tips below to give yourself peace of mind and, the best possible opportunity to make your pension plan work for you.
After years of hard work and paying in, a comfortable retirement is probably the light at the end of the tunnel.
40% of over-55s, however, are worried that their money will run out. (1)
Moneywise.co.uk – April 2018
It’s worth taking some time to make some retirement decisions and figure out how much you are going to need – and if you’re on track to build up the pension fund needed to provide this.
As your retirement planning starts to take place, there are several options to think about to make sure you get the most from your pension savings. ‘Pension freedom’ now offers a range of choices, such as income drawdown. You may have heard about the 25% tax-free lump sum you could take out of your pension at age 55; you might even be enjoying it already! Since 2015, however, there have been extra options available for you when considering your next steps.
