Five Ways to Make Retirement More Comfortable Financially

When you’re in your twenties, thirties, even your forties, retirement can feel like a long way off.

 

For this reason, it’s difficult to really plan seriously and figure out how your money is going to look at that time. However, as tricky as it is to imagine life thirty or more years into the future, it’s so worth doing so. The decisions you make in the here and now can massively affect the life you’re able to have later on.

 

Best of all, they don’t need to be any hassle, most of the time it’s small changes that will add up to make a difference. Once certain systems are in place, you can pretty much leave them as they are and let them gain traction. Here are some examples of ways you can make retirement more comfortable financially.

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#1- Buy your home

 

Buying your home and being mortgage free when you retire is a smart move. That way, mortgage or rent costs won’t eat into your retirement money.

 

You always have the option to sell the property if you need to free up cash for care later in life, otherwise it’s something you can feel happy about passing down to your children when you’re no longer around.

 

Getting onto the property ladder is hard, but it’s something to aim for in life. Get your finances in order and save as much as you can so you can put down a deposit- it’s so much better than paying rent, because every payment goes towards a home that you’ll eventually own.

 

Most mortgage providers will only lend to those that will be finished paying before they retire, so be aware of that issue.

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#2- Start saving into a pension

 

It’s easy to put off sorting your pension, with the mindset that it’s such a long time away there’s no need to bother right now.

 

But it’s not the case, saving a decent amount depends on you starting early. If you’re an employee, in most cases your employer will be contributing to a pension fund for you. If you’re self-employed, you’ll need to sort this out and get it set up yourself.

 

A small amount each month is a good place to start, and you won’t even miss the income. By the time you retire, you’ll be able to live a much more comfortable life.

 

#3- Invest Each Month

 

Investments make your money work harder.

 

Instead of sitting in the bank, it could be generating further income with very little hassle to you. For example, if you invest in property, you can enjoy a monthly payment hitting your account each month from your tenants. If you hire an estate agent, they’ll do all the hard work for you.

 

Many investors put money into stocks and bonds, or use mutual funds that invest in equities and debt securities.

 

If you’re comfortable with taking more risk, you could get into FP Markets and use a Forex broker to give you financial advice.

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#4- Pay Off Debt

 

Entering into retirement in debt is never going to be the best move.

 

Taking on debt will take money from your retirement fund, not to mention that it’s a source of stress. Aim to have any larger debts and expenses paid off by the time you reach your retirement years.

 

Having a savings account to pay more emergencies is also helpful. Even a savings account with a little money to act as a buffer can be useful for unexpected expenses and bills.

 

#5- Cut Your Expenses

 

When you’re no longer earning money, you’ll need to be careful of what you’re spending even if you’ve saved enough to give you a comfortable retirement.

 

Get your bills down to as low as they can be, consider making upgrades to your home, such as adding solar panels and having wall and loft insulation fitted to keep the heat in. There are lots of things you can do, which will all add up and make a huge difference over time.

 

It Will Be Here Soon

 

Retirement might feel like a long way off, but it’s something we should all be thinking about in terms of our finances. When you’ve spent your life working, raising a family and dealing with your responsibilities, retirement is a time for yourself where you can relax and enjoy hobbies.

 

Start planning today for a successful retirement.

 

Ken Boyd

St. Louis Test Preparation

Author: Cost Accounting for Dummies, Accounting All-In-One for Dummies, The CPA Exam for Dummies and 1,001 Accounting Questions for Dummies

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