Long-term
care - What to look out for
The "golden years" after retirement - a time to enjoy the fruits
of a life well lived, unencumbered by commitments and free from
worry. Well, that's the sales pitch anyway. The truth is, in
order to enjoy the "golden years" without worry, one needs to
protect oneself against possible complications during this period.
And the complications associated with this late stage in life
are mostly health-related. So read on to find out what our experts
have to say about this. |
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Is
your retirement at risk?
If you are like most people, you probably think retirement planning
is only important when you are about to retire. However, proper
planning requires a much longer period of time, preferably from
the day you start working until well beyond your actual retirement
date. In fact, it's never too early to start planning for your
retirement. So read on to find out what our experts have to
say about preparing for your retirement. |
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Elderly
Care: What's out there?
Meeting the costs of health care and hospitalisation due to
rapid population ageing will be a major challenge in Asia. The
elderly consumes a disproportionate share of health care due
to an increased prevalence of diseases that are chronic and
more severe. Such incidences will exert economic pressures that
are also likely to be aggravated by the introduction of life-sustaining
but costly medical technologies. Read on to find out what is
out there to help you manage the cost of health care for the
elderly. |
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5
tips for retirement success
In life, we face many uncertainties - over our career, family
size, inflation and changes in economic policies. Having enough
to spend during retirement requires a good deal of ability to
judge what the future would be like. But it is precisely because
of these uncertainties that make retirement planning important.
You must be able to cope with a variety of eventualities, and
to monitor and modify your plans as your hopes, abilities and
personal finances change. Retirement planning, in effect, is
critical to all of us. |
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Retire
rich, here's how
Retirement planning should begin the moment you step into the
workforce and are financially independent. However, many people
do not realise that until it is too late. If you wish to enjoy
the same lifestyle in retirement as you have today, you should
start planning now. |
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The
real truth about retirement
Achieving financial security in your retirement years has never
been
more important. Longer life expectancy and changing socio-economic
trends mean that more people will live in retirement for longer
periods of life. Learn the truth about retirement and how to
plan for it. |
