At RetireInvest, we believe that effective cashflow planning is the foundation of a robust financial plan.
Cashflow Planning
At RetireInvest, we believe that effective cashflow planning is the foundation of a robust financial plan. This involves forecasting your financial position year by year, taking into account factors such as your expenditure, inflation, investment returns and tax rates.
The results of this forecast provide crucial insights into what you can achieve with your wealth. They enable us to predict future needs, set realistic financial objectives and prepare for potential shortfalls, helping you take proactive steps to secure your financial future.
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Core elements of a financial plan
A comprehensive financial plan encompasses:
Objective setting – clearly defining your financial goals
Asset management – ensuring your investments align with your objectives
Tax planning – structuring your finances to maximise tax efficiency.
Periodic reviews of your plan are essential to accommodate life’s changes and ensure your cashflow forecast remains on track. Common objectives include early retirement, maintaining a comfortable retirement income, funding later-life care, supporting younger generations and legacy planning.
Benefits of cashflow planning
Cashflow planning offers several advantages, including:
Peace of mind - confidence that your finances are in order and your goals are achievable
Contingency planning - factoring in potential unforeseen events for a comprehensive strategy
Spending awareness - identifying essential and discretionary spending to make informed adjustments
Shortfall identification - highlighting gaps that require adjustments to meet objectives
Savings strategy - determining affordable savings based on disposable income
Asset allocation - optimising investments for tax efficiency and financial growth.
Cashflow outcomes
The outcomes of cashflow planning typically fall into two categories:
Surplus assets
This could allow for early retirement, lifestyle enhancement, gifting, or reducing investment risk and potential Inheritance Tax
Asset shortfalls
You may need to reconsider your retirement age, savings rate, investment strategy, expenditure, or financial objectives.
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Our goal is to guide you through your financial journey, offering tailored recommendations. Cashflow planning is an essential step in understanding what you can achieve with your wealth.
To discuss how cashflow planning can support your financial objectives, contact us today.