by Gretchen Betts | Nov 18, 2022 | Retirement
Being self-employed has plenty of perks, from choosing our own hours, following our career dreams, and even working from home in our pyjamas. But one perk we may miss from working for an employer is having a retirement plan through work. Fortunately, there are ways to...
by Gretchen Betts | Jul 25, 2022 | Lifestyle, Retirement
We spend a lot of time at Magenta talking about retirement planning and setting objectives for when you aren’t working, or are working less. When we talk about Retirement Planning – this isn’t about just when you turn 50, 60, or whatever your magic number is for...
by Gretchen Betts | Nov 1, 2021 | Financial Planning, Pension, Retirement, Retirement
Most people would agree that a ‘good retirement income’ is one that offers them security, that allows them to participate in the activities they want to do and provides them with a comfortable enough standard of living to be happy. Research by the National Employer’s...
by Gretchen Betts | Sep 20, 2021 | Financial Planning, Money, Pension, Retirement
In writing this post I looked for a quote about ‘getting to know someone’, but quickly gave up because it isn’t overly authentic to me. Being authentic, or ‘true to myself’, is one of my personal values. As financial planners it is important that we get to know what...
by Gretchen Betts | Oct 19, 2020 | Financial Planning, Money, Retirement
Part 1 At the time of writing, Bob and I should be enjoying our honeymoon on safari in Africa. Alas our wedding has been postponed until July 2021 and as our retirements have been formally announced with a family party and a lovely Magenta afternoon tea, we decided to...
by Gretchen Betts | Aug 3, 2020 | Financial Planning, Retirement
Imagine the scene; you have spent your life living frugally, saving efficiently and investing wisely. You enter your well-earned retirement financially secure and excited for the years ahead. The future could pan out in one of two ways; the first could lead to...
