How to manage your post-retirement risk

Retirees take decades of financial sacrifice and deferred gratification in a bid to secure a better life after retirement. FILE PHOTO | NMG

It takes many years and a lot of effort to save for retirement. Retirees take decades of financial sacrifice and deferred gratification in a bid to secure a better life after retirement. Professionals such as fund managers and actuaries also take their fair share of resources to ensure that retirement savings are not only safe, but also yield high returns throughout the years. So, what happens when a retiree finally gets the benefit?

Retirement saving is meant for securing your future after retirement. It is assumed that once you attain the retirement age, you will be able to continue with the current lifestyle when the salary is no longer there. With a good pension plan, you can live comfortably in a foreseeable future after retirement.

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