We don’t think about it every day, but we are increasingly living longer. Those who had their 65th birthday in 1991 in Belgium had an average life expectancy of a further 16.2 years. Are you celebrating your 65th birthday this year? Then you have a life expectancy of a further 19.3 years (source: Statbel). That is another reason why the average investment horizon might stretch further into the future than it once did. Activating your money and investing for at least three to five years might be the right option for enjoying financial security in the future - if it suits your investment profile.
"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"How much money do you need?"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"The average pensioner spends about 1,700 euros per month. That amount includes all expenses on goods and services.
You don’t want to have to watch every eurocent once you have taken retirement. That’s not why you worked your whole life. You have plans and dreams that you want to realise. However you want to shape your future: it is always a sound idea to have a financial plan for reaching your goals.
To build up a nest egg, you can save or invest. An adviser at ING can help point out all the investment options: from investments that can provide an extra, regular income to inheritance planning guidance.
Ensuring a comfortable retirement, helping your children get started in life. Or making your wildest dream come true, like buying a boat or a second home in a sunny location. There are plenty of reasons to invest.
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Contact us so we can together find the solutions that best suit your family situation, your needs and your goals.
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[2] Source : NN – Baromètre de la Sérénité Financière, novembre 2020
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