When considering retirement, the concept of downsizing has emerged as a significant strategy for many, promising not just a simpler lifestyle but also a considerable boost to retirement income. According to recent findings from Savills, homeowners in England and Wales stand to gain an average of £305,090 by transitioning from a four-bedroom to a two-bedroom […]
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How much money do you really need to retire?
General figures about the cost of retirement income can have their uses, but the fact of the matter is that, like many aspects of life, the cost of retirement will depend greatly on your own personal circumstances, needs and wants. Therefore, instead of looking at “average costs”, we’d like to suggests some points you should […]
Ensuring a comfortable retirement for yourself
Some quiz shows allow contestants to “stop the clock” but in real life, time marches onwards relentlessly and therefore preparing for our later years should be high on the average person’s agenda. Even if, at the present time, you do not envisage yourself having a traditional retirement, you might find it useful to consider the […]
What Price Retirement?
When it comes to working out how much money you’ll need to pay for something, you need to have at least a reasonable idea of how much it’s going to cost. This holds as true for retirement as for any other aspect of financial planning. Working out the cost of your retirement Look online and […]