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| 18/12/2017
Ways to manage your debt leading up to and during your retirement.
While most Aussies had planned to retire at age 65, the reality is that around a quarter of us are expecting to delay our retirement.
The most recent Retirement and Retirement Intentions survey data released by ABS in 2015 found the number of people aged 45 and over who intend to retire later than age 65 is 23%, compared to only 8% of people surveyed in 2004-05
1
.
The main reason people say they’re going to delay their retirement is a lack of financial security (40% for men and 25% for women). And more than half of those surveyed (53%) stated they expect to rely solely on their super,
annuity
or
allocated pension
as their main source of income in retirement
2
.
And given Australians have one of the highest rates of debt in the world
3
, this trend looks set to continue.
So what can you do to increase your cash flow and reduce your debt to help you live the lifestyle you want in retirement?
Preparing for retirement
If you still have a few years to go before you retire, here are some things you could consider:
Work a bit longer than you had planned.
This will help you boost your savings and your super balance, so that you will have a more comfortable lifestyle in retirement.
Work towards becoming debt-free.
Take control of your debt
by paying off your credit card, refinancing and/or consolidating your debt (such as, into your
home loan
) or use bill smoothing to reduce interest, fees and charges.
Get serious about having a budget.
Use our
budget calculator
to work out how much you really need to set aside for everyday living, bills and savings. You can use the
AMP Bett3r Account
to easily keep your money in seperate accounts or ‘buckets’.
Don’t keep all your investment eggs in one basket.
Consider choosing a diversified mix of investments within your super which could potentially generate more income.
Refinance or downsize your home.
Find out what you need to know about
selling your family home
or
accessing the equity in your home
to help fund your retirement.
Living in retirement
If you’ve already retired, here are some ways to make your money last longer:
Take control of your finances.
There are several strategies that could help boost your cash flow. Read about
how to manage your money in retirement
.
Use your savings to invest.
Another way to boost income is to invest your savings in shares, property, cash, fixed income, managed funds or
growth bonds
. Be aware though that any earnings will be subject to tax. Find out more about
investing and how to make your money work for your future
.
Know your entitlements.
Find out
what benefits you are entitled to in retirement
. For example, your Pensioner Concession Card entitles you to reduced cost medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, and depending on which state you live in, you could receive reduced rates on water and energy bills, car registration and public transport.
Next steps
Finding ways to reduce debt and increase your cash flow in retirement can be a complex and time-consuming task. If you’d like help with working out what’s right for you, contact us at Provident Financial Services to assist.
1, 2
ABS,
Retirement and Retirement Intentions, Australia, July 2014 to June 2015
3
AMP.NATSEM
Income and Wealth Report, Buy now, pay later: Household debt in Australia
, December 2015, p6.
© AMP Life Limited. This provides general information and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s important to consider your particular circumstances before deciding what’s right for you. Although the information is from sources considered reliable, AMP does not guarantee that it is accurate or complete. You should not rely upon it and should seek qualified advice before making any investment decision. Except where liability under any statute cannot be excluded, AMP does not accept any liability (whether under contract, tort or otherwise) for any resulting loss or damage of the reader or any other person.
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