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The Rest is Retirement

The Rest is Retirement

by Eric

Investing Self-Improvement

Season 5

Why Your Current Emergency Fund Won't Save You in Retirement

Download the Companion Notes to The Retirement Course https://ko-fi.com/s/0cba536c01 Direct links to each part of the course are shown below: 01 Your Retirement Vision - https://youtu.be/0fpNLnnIMJQ 02 Retirement Milestones - https://youtu.be/ZbmXYu9Emgs 03 Emergency Funds - https://youtu.be/gM1RGKPp3XU 04 Managing Debt - https://youtu.be/pzuGa7CjR6M The final year before retirement is your crucial final sprint to ensure a smooth, worry-free transition. While you've spent decades saving and planning, a standard working emergency fund isn't enough once your regular paycheck stops. In this video, we break down why a dedicated retirement emergency fund is your ultimate financial fortress against unexpected expenses and market volatility, and how you can build one in a simple 12-month savings sprint. Discover how to calculate your target number, automate your savings, and find the safest, most liquid home for your cash so you can step into retirement with total peace of mind. The 3-Step 12-Month Action Plan Step 1: Set Your Target Number: Cover 6 to 12 months of essential retirement expenses (housing, utilities, groceries, healthcare) so you have a non-negotiable safety net. Step 2: Start the Saving Sprint: Automate monthly transfers, critically re-evaluate your spending (cutting dining out and non-essentials), and redirect one-time windfalls like bonuses straight into your fund. Step 3: Find the Right Home for Your Cash: Keep your money low-risk, liquid, and instantly accessible using high-yield savings accounts or money market funds rather than tying it up in volatile brokerages. About the Course This video is part of our comprehensive, self-paced retirement planning course designed to guide you step-by-step through your transition. Make sure to review the accompanying course materials and infographics in this section! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to follow along with the complete series! I am not a financial advisor and any content on this channel should not be taken as financial advice. If you invest you may lose your capital.

The Final Year Before Retirement: What You Can't Afford to Skip

Download the Companion Notes to The Retirement Course https://ko-fi.com/s/0cba536c01 Direct links to each part of the course are shown below: 01 Your Retirement Vision - https://youtu.be/0fpNLnnIMJQ 02 Retirement Milestones - https://youtu.be/ZbmXYu9Emgs 03 Emergency Funds - https://youtu.be/gM1RGKPp3XU 04 Managing Debt - https://youtu.be/pzuGa7CjR6M 05 Budgeting in Retirement - https://youtu.be/H8o2kaAuhDI 06 Understanding Pensions - https://youtu.be/m5XB8V3Ibpw 07 Investment Strategies - https://youtu.be/9aQJk6KSr_c 08 Managing Risk - https://youtu.be/Q32mfABflLk 09 Protected Pension Age - https://youtu.be/I1h484K61y8 10 Health in Retirement - https://youtu.be/H7S5arQPZvw 11 Retirement Benefits - https://youtu.be/QXoYO-sqapg 12 Inheritance Tax - https://youtu.be/8R-Z18qFpXw 13 Tax in Retirement - https://youtu.be/_P0q21G1vZE 14 Lifestyle Design - https://youtu.be/7Wv5RysCwiE 15 Staying Active in Retirement - https://youtu.be/BAXws2nzEqc 16 Create a Plan - https://youtu.be/qjsA7uNxy_Y Retiring is a massive milestone, but the final year can easily feel overwhelming with so much to organise. What if you could take the stress out of the transition and turn it into a simple, step-by-step checklist? In this video, we break down your entire retirement preparation into a structured 12-month countdown timetable. From gathering your pension statements and creating a retirement budget 12 months out, to paying down high-interest debt and adjusting your investment strategy at the 8-month mark, right down to final paperwork and emergency funds in your final month—this guide ensures you arrive at retirement feeling confident, prepared, and ready to embrace your next chapter.

Retirement Isn't About Money—It's About This - Retirement Planning UK

Download the Companion Notes to The Retirement Course https://ko-fi.com/s/0cba536c01 Direct links to each part of the course are shown below: 01 Your Retirement Vision - https://youtu.be/0fpNLnnIMJQ 02 Retirement Milestones - https://youtu.be/ZbmXYu9Emgs 03 Emergency Funds - https://youtu.be/gM1RGKPp3XU 04 Managing Debt - https://youtu.be/pzuGa7CjR6M 05 Budgeting in Retirement - https://youtu.be/H8o2kaAuhDI 06 Understanding Pensions - https://youtu.be/m5XB8V3Ibpw 07 Investment Strategies - https://youtu.be/9aQJk6KSr_c 08 Managing Risk - https://youtu.be/Q32mfABflLk 09 Protected Pension Age - https://youtu.be/I1h484K61y8 10 Health in Retirement - https://youtu.be/H7S5arQPZvw 11 Retirement Benefits - https://youtu.be/QXoYO-sqapg 12 Inheritance Tax - https://youtu.be/8R-Z18qFpXw 13 Tax in Retirement - https://youtu.be/_P0q21G1vZE 14 Lifestyle Design - https://youtu.be/7Wv5RysCwiE 15 Staying Active in Retirement - https://youtu.be/BAXws2nzEqc 16 Create a Plan - https://youtu.be/qjsA7uNxy_Y Planning for retirement is about much more than just a number in a bank account—it’s about designing a brand-new chapter of your life from the ground up. In this introductory module of our self-paced retirement course, your facilitator Eric dives into Setting Retirement Goals and defining a holistic retirement vision that goes far beyond simple budgeting. Whether you see yourself as an Adventurer traveling the world, a Homesteader enjoying a quiet life with your garden and loved ones, or a Philanthropist giving back to your community, this video helps you put a name to your dream and build a future you're excited about. The Three Pillars of a Happy Retirement Financial Vision: Shifting your mindset from saving up to spending without worry, and building a budget that supports your chosen lifestyle. Health Vision: Moving past a reactive approach to health and creating a proactive wellness budget for long-term vitality, nutrition, and activity. Relationship Vision: Intentionally cultivating the connections that matter most—with partners, family, friends, and new communities—as workplace structures disappear.

Season 3

The Government is stealing your retirement!

Original video https://youtu.be/BJgTQ3KVahw The "Keep Britain Working" review aims to keep us in the workforce longer. But behind the policy buzzwords, a structural shift is happening. The goalposts for your retirement and pension are moving.

We need to talk about Fiona

Original video https://youtu.be/-6DJYR3L5LY Is Fiona’s Pension Safe? I have been chatting to one of my channel viewer recently and they are what I would calls a "buy and hold" equity investor. But lately, their SIPP looks a bit different. Fiona (not her real name) has been been moving a significant chunk of her portfolio into money market funds , speficailly ticker CSH2

Should you buy an annuity for your retirement

Annuity vs pension drawdown. In 2026 the choice is not as simple as it sounds.

Reform and your pension

Pension reform"— it actually has a massive impact on your retirement pot and mine. You see, for years, we’ve been told that pension funds are the "safe" place. They buy government bonds, they keep things steady, and they make sure the money is there when you stop working. But the rules of the game are changing.

Fossilflation

The world is changing fast, and the old 'set and forget' retirement strategy is becoming a liability. Don’t be the couple on the sofa watching your purchasing power turn to stone. Take 10 minutes this weekend to look at where your pension money actually lives. Is it in the past, or is it in the future? Let me know in the comments—are you worried about the July energy spike? Have you looked at ethical funds, or do you think the traditional oil giants are still the safest bet? I love reading your debates.

Retirement and Grandparenting

Some retirement subjects are quite personal and difficult to talk about, but often the most important. This video discusses the unique dynamics of grandparents in a new generation. We explore the emotional moments and the importance of family communication and family values in this stage of life, offering some practical wisdom.

Gen X are retiring!

We've all heard about baby boomers and millennials, but what about those born between 1965 and 1980? This episode dives into the unique experiences of "generation x," often called the "forgotten generation." We'll explore the distinct "gen x traits" and the overall "psychology of gen x" that shaped those who grew up as "gen xers."

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