When you think about retirement planning, what challenges come to mind? While ensuring you have enough saved and that you don’t run out of money are common concerns, there is one you may have overlooked: changing from a saving to a spending mindset. To secure your retirement, putting money away has likely become a habit that you’ve embraced for decades. Perhaps you contributed to a pension, made sure your mortgage was paid off, or invested with a long-term plan. These positiv

Retiring early is a dream for many. Whether you’re looking forward to putting your feet up or going on an adventure, it’s a huge milestone and it’s important to be financially prepared. Yet, research suggests that many people retiring earlier than expected don’t have their finances in order. According to research from LV=, 47% of retirees said they retired earlier than expected. Around a quarter said they retired at least five years earlier than they had planned. For 31%, the

Hopefully, you head into retirement confident in your finances and your retirement income. While your financial commitments and dependents may be fewer in retirement, it’s still important to have a safety net to fall back on when you need it most. According to a report in Money Age, 49% of those aged over 65 describe themselves as in “excellent” or “good” financial shape. Yet just 21% think they have plenty of money set aside for emergencies, which could leave the remaining p

Brits planning for retirement are shunning a transitional ‘cliff-edge’ approach. Instead, as life expectancy increases, we’re more likely to view retirement as a transition. While it presents an opportunity to pay into a pension for longer, it comes with challenges too. Being prepared for retirement is crucial, whether you hope to transition into a new lifestyle or not. Keeping active is at the heart of the flexible retirement trend Research conducted by Aegon questioned wor