Maximise

For those who have been in retirement for some time and may be drawing on retirement finances to sustain their lifestyle.

This later stage of financial planning is the process of assessing your current financial situation and setting sustainable financial goals for the rest of your life. It is a holistic approach to managing your money that takes into account your income, expenses, assets, liabilities, and insurance.

Late-stage financial planning can help you to:

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Achieve your
financial goals

Whether your goals are to buy a house, or start a business, early stage financial planning can help you to create a realistic roadmap for reaching them.

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Reduce your
financial stress

When you have a clear understanding of your finances and a plan to reach your goals, you can feel more confident and in control of your financial future.

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Protect your assets

Early stage financial planning can help you to protect your assets from unforeseen events, such as job loss, illness, or disability.

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Maximize your tax
savings

A financial planner can help you to identify tax-efficient ways to save and invest your money.

If you are in the late-stages of your financial journey, it is important to start planning now

The sooner you start planning, the better off you will be in the long run. Here are some of the key areas that late-stage financial planning can cover:

  • Budgeting: Reviewing and adjusting your budget to account for your changing financial needs.
  • Saving for retirement: Re-evaluating your retirement savings goals and strategies.
  • Investing: Reviewing your investment portfolio and making sure it is still aligned with your goals.
  • Insurance: Reviewing your insurance coverage to make sure it is still adequate.
  • Tax planning: Reviewing your tax strategy and making sure you are taking advantage of all the tax breaks available to you
  • Long-term care planning: Planning for the possibility of needing long-term care.
  • Legacy planning: Planning for how you want your assets to be distributed after you die.

Late-stage financial planning can be a complex process, but it is important to have a clear understanding of your finances and a plan to reach your goals.

Late-stage financial planning can be a complex process, but it is important to have a clear understanding of your finances and a plan to reach your goals.

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