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Author: Gemma Burgess  

Setting Financial Goals to Secure Your Financial Future 

Creating a financial plan to achieve your retirement goals. 

Achieving your life goals or retiring early may seem unattainable to you right now. What you need is to have a specific plan in place as well as actionable steps towards reaching your objectives. 
 
Setting achievable goals, creating a financial plan, and investing your money wisely, you can pave the way for a brighter future that you can enjoy. 
 
Consider the following: 
 
How much income do you require for your future outgoings? 
When do you want these goals to be available to you? 
What actions do you need to complete to achieve your ambitions? 
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Set specific financial targets to achieve your retirement goals. 

You can be specific about what you want to achieve, our financial planners will work with you to determine the best route to your retirement destination.  
 
We will analyse your pension and investment options, along with any tax allowances you may qualify for. This allows us to help you create a comprehensive plan that outlines how to achieve your ambitions in life. 
 
Ultimately, being specific puts you in control of your finances. This will help you to plan with a sense of purpose, direction, and optimism that allows you to have peace of mind about your financial future. 
 
To summarise – a financial plan needs to include specific goals which are based on accurate numbers that can be tracked and measured. 

New Vision in Cheshire work with you to create your personal financial plan. 

Preparing for the future with confidence relies on having a good awareness of your current financial situation. You probably know how much you earn, but do you know how much you spend on taxes, bills, and other general living expenses? 
 
I recommend tracking your numbers as it can help you highlight where money might be being wasted. Maybe you’re paying for a streaming subscription service you don’t use. Perhaps you’re on a more expensive phone tariff than you need. Do you pay over the odds to service a debt? 
 
Technology has also changed our relationship with money in recent years to the point where you may not be aware of what you’re spending. For example, contactless payment methods or purchasing items using your phone in just one or two simple clicks.  
 
Nowadays it’s all too easy to spend sums of money without actually thinking about how much you’ve got left in the pot. It’s essential you look at how much you’re spending and exactly what on. 
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Securing your financial future in Cheshire 

Start by tracking your income and outgoings. As a result, this will provide a clear idea of how much money you have available. 
 
Once you’ve worked out where you’re potentially wasting money unnecessarily, you could perhaps use this knowledge more effectively in planning your lifestyle and financial goals. 
 
Consider: 
 
• Investing into your ISA. 
• Building your savings pot. 
• Increasing your pension contributions. 
 
How you use the money you’ve freed up depends on your specific objectives. If you know how much you have to work with, you’ll be in a better position to achieve them in the future. New Vision can help you every step of the way and provide you with advice when needed. 
 
Getting to grips with every aspect of your finances and planning for the future can seem daunting.  
 
At New Vision, we can help you navigate this maze and make sense of the many different options available to you. Together, we create your financial plan so you can complete your ambitions and live the life you truly desire. 
If you would like to find out additional information please do contact us. Also, make sure you are following us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date with our latest news and views. 
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