10 Steps to a more confident Retirement Plan

Our latest video with LGT outlines the 10 key considerations that can help you prepare for retirement with greater clarity and confidence.

Retirement planning

Retirement is one of the most significant financial transitions we face, yet many people approach it without a clear plan. In this video, we explore ten key steps to help you build a clearer picture of your retirement goals and create a more structured approach to planning for the future. We begin by examining your State Pension entitlement and planned retirement age, providing a foundation for effective retirement planning. We then cover pension tracing and consolidation, helping you identify and manage existing pension arrangements more efficiently.

The video also highlights the value of cashflow modelling as a retirement planning tool, enabling more informed decision-making and greater confidence in your financial future. In addition, we explore practical ways to improve retirement readiness, including increasing pension contributions, consolidating pension arrangements, reviewing investment options, understanding your retirement income choices, and considering how your tax-free cash entitlement could form part of your overall strategy.

We also address broader aspects of retirement planning, such as keeping pension beneficiary nominations up to date and ensuring your will reflects your current wishes and family circumstances. While every retirement journey is unique, taking the time to review these key areas can provide greater clarity, confidence, and long-term financial security. If you would like to discuss your retirement plans in more detail, please contact a member of our team for a personalised review.

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Key Discussion Points & Timestamps

00:00 – 00:46 Introduction

0:46 – 02:51 Check your state pension entitlement

02:51 – 05:22 Confirm your retirement age

05:22 – 07:38 Pension consolidation considerations (including pension tracing)

07:38 – 09:24 Cashflow Modelling

09:24 – 13:14 Increasing your pension contributions (including retirement living standards)

13:14 – 15:33 Reviewing your pension investments

15:33 – 19:20 Understanding your retirement options (including your tax free cash allowance)

19:20 – 20:30 Decreasing your liabilities

20:30 – 21:36 Check your pension nomination

20:30 – 22:50 Updating your will

22:50 -23:24 Closing remarks

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