5 Things to Think of Before Retiring

Justin W —  October 28, 2018

You’ve worked hard your whole life to get to the point of retirement. It’s your golden years. The time where you get to relax, spend time with family and do the things you’ve always wanted to do. Don’t let any stress get in the way of your retirement years ahead.

Before you walked out the door of your job for the last time, you’ll want to ensure you’ve thought about everything that could cause stress in your retirement. Will you be financially stable enough to do what you want in retirement? Do you have enough insurance and health coverage? Are there any outstanding loans you should pay off?

It’s easy to lose track of all of the things that could pop up at any point. While you prepare yourself for retirement, though, make sure to consider some of the following points as well.

Insurance and Coverage

Chances are your current career has coverage of some sort. Can you guarantee that you will have the same insurance once you retire? On top of that, there are other things to consider like long-term care, Medicare, and even simply managing your investments. Look into senior benefit plans where they cover a wide range of topics that you’ll eventually want to talk about.

Create a Balance Sheet

You wouldn’t want to run out of money halfway through your retirement. So, prepare yourself and have a good understanding of your financial situation by creating a balance sheet.

A balance sheet shows all of your assets and liabilities to give you a value of your net worth. Your total net worth will be the difference between your assets and liabilities. That number is what you’ll rely on during your retirement years.

Develop a Budget

Although it’s not always fun, it is a good idea to create a budget before retiring. You want your money to go a long way, and a budget will help with that. Remember that you won’t be working anymore, which means you won’t have quite the same amount of income every month. Although you may have a decrease in some expenses, there could be more unexpected expenses occurring, like traveling and for your health. Create a budget that matches your retirement lifestyle you hope to live.

Update or Plan a Will

If you have one already, retirement is a good time to update your will. However, if you’ve never made one, now is the time to develop a will. Ensure that all of your wishes are honored after you pass away. Consider going to a lawyer so that your will is legal and properly witnessed.

Tax Breaks

When it comes to retirement, one of the things you don’t want to do is overlook any possible tax breaks. Upon retirement, you may be eligible for different tax breaks that you weren’t available to you before. Speak with an accountant or talk with your investor to see what type of tax breaks you could receive.

Planning for retirement will help you live your life comfortably and stress-free. The more you can do before you retire, the better off you will be. Consider some of these points before your last day of work, and ensure that you are secured and ready for the years ahead.

Justin W

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