What are the common mistakes in retirement planning
not planning at all
planning too late (investing too little)
earning very little on investments
underestimating effects of inflation
What are the methods to determine retirement needs?
replacement ratio method
expense method
What are the assumptions in retirement calculation
rate of return inflation retirement age retirement period retirement needs
What is the 4 step process to determine retirement needs?
set retirement goals
determine the level of financial resources available
work out the shortfall
formulate a savings/investment plan to fund the shortfall
What are the sources of retirement funding
CPF
SRS
assets (savings, investment, insurance)
Continued employment during retirement