๐๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ? ๐๐ก๐ ๐ค๐๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฆ ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ฌ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ง๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ.
Here are the steps:
Plan early. The sooner you know your numbers the longer you will have to bridge any funding gaps.
Define Your Retirement Numbers: Calculate your expenses and adjust for retirement. Don't forget to subtract debts.
Assess Your Sources of Income: Think superannuation, investments, rentals, and government support. Ensure your income will last.
Budget for Travel: Work out how much it is going to cost in today's dollars.
๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ก๐๐๐ค: If your finances fall short, consider strategies to stretch your funds:
Extend Your Working Life: Delay retirement to boost savings, reduce debts, and let investments grow.
Part-Time or Semi-Retirement: Keep working part-time for extra income, mental engagement, & social factors
Combine Work and Travel: If you can work remotely while exploring the world.
International Travel Every Other Year: Save by exploring exotic destinations biennially.
Seek Travel Deals: Hunt for discounts and travel during non-peak seasons. More savings, more fun!
You can make your retirement dreams a reality, even without endless money.
Get creative, know your numbers, and plan wisely.
This post is a summary of an article from The November 2023 issue of WomensMoneyMagazine.
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