Monday, November 30, 2009

Investing For Your Retirement

By Sandy Drake

When I was 23 I met one of the vice presidents of the largest bank in Canada. I worked as a reporter and we met for an interview. After introductions he asked me how old I was. Then he suggested that I should be saving up for my retirement. At the time I was perplexed but after a few years I realized how wise of a suggestion that was.

Planning for your retirement is something that should start very early in life. Saving a bit here and bit there will make a difference after a few years. You can start saving for your retirement from a young age and when you have saved enough you should consider investing that money.

With the interest rates being relatively low it is very important that you invest your savings so that you get some interest. At the same time you don't want to lose any money and thus your investments have to be risk free. Investing for ones retirement must be done by taking the least risk possible.

The investments for your retirement must be secure. The last thing you want to see is your hard earned and saved money disappear in a day due to market problems or bad choices. This has been a big problem for people recently with the financial crisis. Playing it safe and investing wisely is the best way to go.

Even though saving an investing small amounts works well in the long run you should consider taking a more aggressive approach. Some advisers recommend that you use 60 per cent of your income to cover your expenses and allocate 40 percent towards your savings and investments. It doesn't necessarily have to be your income it can be any money coming in regardless if it is a bonus, a gift or a prize.

Retirement planning is very important and everyone should at some point in their life sit down and formulate a plan. Whether on your own, with a financial planner, investment adviser or both planning is something you will have to do. - 23204

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