Cheat Sheet: 5 Steps to Grow Your Wealth During Retirement

fortpitt in Wealth Management 25 May, 2021

You’ve worked hard throughout your life to build your savings. You can continue to grow your wealth in retirement by following these five steps:

1. Keep Investing

Investing is an effective way to grow your wealth. If you retire with a substantial nest egg, you can grow it exponentially by staying aggressive with your investments. A financial advisor can help you determine the best investment strategies for your unique needs.

2. Start a Business

Retirement could be the perfect time to bring your dream business to life. Starting a business allows you to put your knowledge and experience to work in a fulfilling way while making money in retirement. Your expertise gives you a better understanding of the market, allowing you to make smart business decisions that grow your wealth.

3. Find a Retirement Job

If starting a business feels out of reach, finding a retirement job is an excellent alternative. Americans are working longer than ever, well into their 70s and 80s. An additional 10 to 15 years of income can allow you to grow a tremendous amount of wealth.

You also have more financial freedom in retirement, enabling you to choose a job you’re passionate about and still make money. Consulting jobs are especially popular for retirees. Your years of working experience are an asset to companies looking for consultants. You may find yourself in high demand as a consultant, leading to lucrative business opportunities.

4. Buy Life Insurance

Buying life insurance is an efficient way to leverage savings for you and your family. Life insurance typically provides replacement income to your loved ones in the event of your death. Whole life insurance is a type of insurance you can take advantage of to grow your wealth. This type of life insurance builds value over time, so you can use it strategically when you retire to enhance your lifestyle. The earlier you buy whole life insurance, the more money your policy will make over the long run.

5. Cut Unnecessary Expenses

You can also grow your wealth over time by spending less than you make on your retirement income each year. If you’re used to a certain lifestyle, cutting expenses may seem challenging. Fortunately, there are many ways to reduce your costs of living without making major sacrifices.

Bonus Tip!

Proper tax planning can go a long way to saving you money with minimal changes to your current lifestyle. Selecting the right Medicare insurance is also a simple way to reduce your expenses. If you’re ready for a change, consider downsizing your home or relocating to a different state with a lower cost of living.

Contact Fort Pitt Capital Group for Private Wealth Management Services

Fort Pitt Capital Group specializes in wealth management for retirees. We customize our financial plans and advice to your specific needs and goals. You’ll always know how our strategies are performing and have the option to make adjustments.

Learn more about our services and contact us today.

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