Retirement Planning

All the information you need to know about retirement planning with the NAPSA Staff Pension Scheme.

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Retirement Planning

Retirement planning is the process of preparing for life after employment. It is a key part of financial planning that helps you secure your income, maintain your lifestyle, and have peace of mind in the future. The best time to start is on your very first day of appointment.

Planning early is important because of the challenges many people face after retirement:

  • Rising cost of living and healthcare expenses

  • Responsibilities toward extended family members

  • Longer life expectancy

By understanding pensions, choosing the right retirement fund, and preparing early, you can secure a comfortable and worry-free future.

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Steps to Retirement Planning

Plan Today for a Secure Tomorrow

Retirement planning can feel overwhelming, but breaking it into clear steps makes it simple. These four steps will guide you toward a confident and financially secure retirement.

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01

Understand Your Time Horizon

Your current age and expected retirement age create the groundwork for an effective strategy. The longer the time until retirement, the more risk your portfolio can withstand.

02

Determine Spending Needs

Having realistic expectations about post-retirement spending habits helps define the required size of your portfolio. Be sure to factor in rising medical expenses.

03

Assess Risk vs. Goals

How much risk are you willing to take to meet your objectives? Consider balancing growth investments with safer options like Treasury bonds for required expenses.

04

Stay on Top of Estate Planning

A proper estate plan and life insurance coverage ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes, while protecting your loved ones from financial hardship.

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Early Retirement

Retirement earlier than expected may occur when circumstances force one to leave employment before the planned date. Common causes include:

  • Sickness – Medical discharge

  • Physical disability – Renders one incapable of executing duties

  • Reorganization – Streamlining operations

  • Retirement in the National or Public Interest – Mostly for workers in Public Service, often comes without notice

  • Constructive dismissal – Employer makes environment intolerable, leading to resignation

  • Closure of the organization – For various reasons

  • Non-renewal of fixed-term contract – For employees on fixed-term contracts

More Than Just Security

Financial Freedom with The Scheme

Financial freedom means having enough savings and investments to afford the lifestyle you want for your family.

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