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The hard truth of saving for retirement

12 May 2015

In this sobering article attached, it highlights the realities of not saving enough and some key points for successful retirement.

  • 1 in 10 people can maintain their original standard of living on retirement
  • 8 out of 10 people worry about having enough money to retire
  • 5 out of 10 people are uncertain of current retirement savings value
  • 6 out of 10 people failed to preserve

However, a comfortable retirement is in reach if you put in place a good plan and apply the discipline to stick to it.

  • Understand your retirement objectives
  • Match your savings with your risk profiler
  • Lower your saving costs. Over time, high costs can significantly erode your final retirement funds
  • Preserve your capital when changing jobs
  • Keep investments simple, but diversified
  • Try saving at least 15% of your monthly income for at least 35 years
  • Stick to your plan and remain disciplined

Talk to one of our advisors now to start your savings plan.

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