Not sure how much you need to retire?

A wonderful surprise to hear Bryan Dobson on RTE radio 1 this morning discussing his retirement and praising the Retirement Planning Council. You can listen to the full interview on the link below: rte.ie/radio/radio1/o…

Have you ever checked your PRSI Record? . #retirement #retirementplanning #retirementgoals #earlyretirement #financialplanning #financialpeace #pension #statepension #stayathomemum #stayathomemoms #stayathomedad #parenting

Retirement Planning is not just financial – start planning your time and your activities as well! . #retirement #retirementplanning #retirementgoals #earlyretirement #financialplanning #learning #pension #travel

Article on the Irish Independent detailing a survey from iReach for the insurer Royal London Ireland about the changing future of retirement. You can read the full article below: independent.ie/business/money…

You’re never too young to start minding your teeth… . #Protein #fiber #fiber #retirement #healthyaging #healthyageing #retirementplanning #healthyaginglifestyle #retirementgoals #earlyretirement #dentalhealth #dentalcaretips #flossyourteeth

Everyone pays PRSI (Pay Related Social Insurance) when you work. PRSI helps to support benefits for you when you need them. Like job seekers benefit or the state pension. But the class that you are on matters – do you know yours?

Are you taking care of your feet? . Apart from the odd pedicure, feet tend to get neglected. But they can be a huge cause of problems as you get older (and even not-so-old). However, a few simple tips can keep you on your feet…

A detailed article from the Irish Times with advice from our CEO, Laura Farrell, on starting pension savings, how much is needed for a modest retirement, and what to consider when planning to work on in retirement. You can read the full article below: irishtimes.com/your-money/202…

You are never too young to write a will – and it is important to update it when you need to. Do check in with your solicitor to make sure everything you need is included and that the wording is right. This helps to ensure your wishes are carried out as you want.

We are often bombarded with emails, messages with offers, deals, or warning statements. It can be hard to know what’s legitimate and what’s a scam; these tips can help you investigate and figure out if something is genuine.

Don’t make the mistake of thinking that retirement planning is just financial – you need to be ready for changes in your relationships, changes in your daily activities and changes in how you see yourself.

A state pension is just one of the benefits you may be entitled to once you’re over 66. These are five of the many benefits you may be able to claim.

Love chocolate? Did you know it has some amazing nutrition?

Irish public libraries offer a wide range of services that can be accessed both in person and online . #retirementplanning #libraries #retirementresources #localresources #retirementcommunity #learninginretirement #retirementgoals #workingonretirement #workingon #retirementfocus

Your GP is the best person to ask about what you need but there are a few things to ask about now: . Cholesterol Blood glucose (sugar) levels Blood pressure Prostate check Mammogram Cervical check Bone scan (DXA scan) Bowel check Skin check – moles etc. Thyroid

Is red wine good for you or not? . Drinking alcohol socially is a big part of many cultures but, unfortunately, how much we drink can affect our health in the long term

Seeing what resources are available and who you could speak to about them in your workplace. Does your workplace have a pension scheme? Or an internal advisor? Can you apply to continue working past it? All of these questions are great starting points for retirement planning.

One of the biggest retirement mistakes people make is focusing only on finance, it is inly important. But retirement planning can’t just be about money – it has to be about the life you will have when you retire as well.