Wealth Succession for Future Generations
Welcome to the March/April 2023 edition of Smart Money.
In this issue, financial planning can be a daunting and uncomfortable conversation for many, but thankfully attitudes towards talking about money are changing. Wealth succession should be an integral part of your financial plan as early as possible – because the right preparation now can have positive long-term impacts on future generations. On page 06, before you start this process, we consider the questions you need to ask.
When it comes to managing your finances, the wealth of resources now available can make it easy to try and go it alone. However, obtaining the right advice from a qualified professional financial adviser will ensure you are able to plan ahead by including expectations for items such as inflation, market declines and your protection requirements, so you can stay on track. Read the full article opposite on page 03.
Also in this issue, there are signs and targets that can signal that you are prepared to retire, but it can be difficult to figure out when you are truly ready to retire. We may think of retirement as being centred around a particular age or monetary amount. When we get to ‘X’ years old or have ’Y’ amount of money, we can move on to our ‘golden years’. On page 10 we look at the main questions to ask yourself for a secure financial future.
People are increasingly becoming more concerned about the possibility of being affected by a critical illness such as cancer, stroke or heart attack. With rising rates of serious illnesses, people are becoming more aware of their need to be covered and secure proper protection against critical illnesses. In challenging times, the number one priority is to support those you love. Turn to page 09.
