{"id":64651,"date":"2024-08-19T15:55:17","date_gmt":"2024-08-19T07:55:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/?p=64651"},"modified":"2024-08-29T13:53:54","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T05:53:54","slug":"financial-strategy-for-retirement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/financial-strategy-for-retirement","title":{"rendered":"Planning For Retirement? The Financial Strategies You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"
Have you thought about whether you\u2019re ready for retirement? As Malaysia approaches its goal of becoming an aged nation by 2030<\/a>, many are starting to worry about their retirement savings. With the elderly population expected to jump from 1.8 million<\/strong> in 2010 to 2.9 million<\/strong> by 2025, it’s clear that planning for the future has never been more important.<\/p>\n For everyone, even our elderly population, having a solid retirement plan isn\u2019t just smart\u2014it\u2019s essential. Effective planning and smart investments<\/strong> can help you enjoy a comfortable, worry-free retirement.<\/p>\n Without a good savings strategy, financial stress could become a reality for many. So, now is the time to take action and ensure you\u2019re set for a stable and secure future.<\/p>\n When planning for retirement, one of the key factors to consider is your time horizon\u2014the period between now and your expected retirement age. If you\u2019re young and have 30 or more years until retirement, you can afford to take on more risk with your investments. For example<\/strong>, investing a larger portion of your assets in a diversified portfolio could be beneficial.<\/p>\n The amount of money you need to retire is a function of your current income and expenses, and how you think those expenses will change in retirement, and how they won\u2019t. Aim to replace about 2\/3 of your pre-retirement salary to maintain your standard of living.<\/p>\n Considering Malaysia\u2019s average income<\/a> for a full-time worker is RM6,610<\/strong>, let’s calculate the amount needed for retirement:<\/p>\n Calculation:<\/strong><\/p>\n RM79,320\u00d72\/3 = RM52,880<\/strong><\/p>\n Forming accurate assumptions about your expenses after retirement is crucial for determining the necessary size of your savings.<\/p>\n For example<\/strong>, many people expect their yearly spending to decrease to 70-80% of their pre-retirement expenses. However, this estimation can often be incorrect, especially if you still have mortgage payments or face unexpected medical bills.<\/p>\n Additionally, retirees may want to travel or pursue other activities on their bucket lists during their early retirement years. Consider the lifestyle you want to maintain in retirement. Will you travel frequently, or do you plan to stay in your current home? Your retirement savings should support these lifestyle choices. Therefore, it’s important to allow some flexibility when estimating your future spending needs.<\/p>\n An effective retirement strategy involves diversifying investments to ensure a steady income throughout your retirement years. Here\u2019s a comparison of various investment options:<\/p>\n\n<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/span>Things to consider when planning for retirement<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>Know when to start retirement planning<\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/span>Figure out how much money you need to retire<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/span>Spending needs<\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/span>Exploring investment strategies for retirement<\/span><\/h3>\n