10. Prepare for the Unexpected
Nothing in life ever goes 100% according to plan. It’s prudent to have a plan at the ready in case the unexpected comes up.
Consider this scenario as an example. You may have your non-working years all planned out with various activities, part-time employment, and volunteer work in the mix. But if you have a stroke a year after you retire, then your plans will most likely have to be changed drastically.
Be aware that things like that can happen and leave some wiggle room in your plans for changes as they come along.
11. Stick with It
Stick with your plan and be prepared to enjoy the fruits of your life’s work. A well-crafted financial plan can help you maximize your retirement savings and get the most out of your non-working years.
Retirement is a well-deserved reward for a lifetime of employment and sacrifices that you have made in order to secure your financial future.
12. Work with A Financial Professional
That seems like an easy one for me to say given that I am a Financial Advisor and Financial Lifestyle Expert. But it makes all the difference in your planning when you have the expertise and experience on your side. We speak with any number of people who are DIY’s when it comes to investing, retirement planning and that is fine, but the biggest mistakes can be avoided when you work with a person who has the expertise to help you real time but also plan and look into your financial future.
One of the many things I have learned over the years as an advisor is having a successful financial future requires planning your financial successes today. Contact me about planning your retirement lifestyle. Happy beginning of Spring 2022!
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