Financial Autonomy

Get Retirement Ready: The 5 Things to Get Right Before You Retire

May 19, 2026·12 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

The retirement mistakes that cost people most are often made before they leave work, when there is still time to fix them, and have real consequences if they don't.  Because this is not just about whether you can afford to retire. It is about whether you can afford the retirement you have been picturing; the travel, the flexibility, the choice to help your kids, stay in your home, or stop worrying every time markets fall.  In this episode, Paul breaks down the five things to get clear on before you retire, so you can spot the gaps while there is still time to act, make the decisions that could strengthen your position, and avoid walking into retirement only to realise the plan was shakier than you thought  In this episode:  How to know whether your retirement plan actually stacks up, before it's too late   The financial shock that can hit harder close to retirement  <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW259512762 BCX0" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" dat

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