11 Secrets to retiring with a smile

 Life after retirement may not be as blissful as a lot of people dream of. But it is possible.

By NM Partners

 When you hear, “nobody lives forever”, in your mind, you’d probably agree instantly. And you’d be right because, in reality, no one can. However, what if the notion of “living forever” is only a matter of perspective?

Imagine that you’re about 30 years old and retirement age is 60. So, you decide to create a retirement plan. When you finally retire well 30 years after, regardless of the number of years you live after that, the level of comfort and enjoyment you experience within that period can easily feel like having “lived forever”. But first, you need to retire well

So, let’s look at a few tips to retire with a smile.

1. Pay attention to your finances
2. Think health and wealth will follow
3. Improve your income channels
4. Pay your taxes
5. Keep your retirement goals in sight
6. Expect and prepare for the unexpected
7. Optimize your resources, maximize your income
8. Cut your costs, trim your budget
9. Be frugal and satisfied
10. Remember, age is a mindset, but your retirement age is the number
11. Don’t wait till the 11th hour to prepare for your retirement.

Life after retirement may not be as blissful as a lot of people dream of. But it is possible. The best secret lies in taking the first step to start, and the discipline to keep going. Your future will appreciate you for it because there is (more to) life after 60.