One feature that we’ve kept on putting off adding to our retirement calculator till now is the ability to explicitly plan for long-term care. A reason for this is that it’s especially hard to plan for it. It’s not certain
Read moreThe Cost Of Living Crisis And Retirement Planning
In case you’ve just returned to Planet Earth, we’re currently experiencing a cost of living crisis. The annual rate of inflation has reached levels we haven’t seen for over 30 years. Just a few short months ago, this seemed unlikely.
Read moreOptimisation And Your Retirement
Optimisation isn’t usually the first word that comes to mind when thinking about retirement. Some people have grand dreams, others hope to avoid poverty; many avoid thinking about it. Here at EvolveMyRetirement® we’ve recognised that optimisation is an important component
Read moreRetirement Planning For A Couple
If you’re part of a couple, whether married, in a civil partnership or just committed, retirement planning means considering both partners. That’s easier said than done. Simple retirement calculators are usually based on just one individual; and they’re usually too
Read moreConsumption Smoothing Your Way To Retirement
Consumption smoothing is what EvolveMyRetirement® is all about. But just what is it? Here’s the definition from Investopedia: “Consumption smoothing is the practice of optimizing our standard of living by ensuring a proper balance between spending and saving during the
Read moreThe Uncertainty Principle of Retirement
Physics may not be your thing, but you’ve probably heard of the uncertainty principle; even if you’re a bit uncertain (sorry) about exactly what it is. Well, in a nutshell (according to Encyclopaedia Britannica), it states that you can’t measure
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