RetireSMART!: How to Plan for a Tax-Free Retirement

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This calculator cannot predict your final superannuation benefit or level of retirement income with certainty because this will depend on your personal circumstances, unexpected life events, the age pension paid, investment earnings, tax and inflation. This calculator assumes that all assumptions remain steady and predictable over time. These assumptions are essential so the calculator can show the effect of things you may be able to control, such as choosing a different investment option. At Empower, we want to make it easier to manage your finances and give you the right tools to take smart steps toward your goals. With the Empower mobile app you can manage all your Empower accounts—anytime, anywhere—including your retirement plan, investment accounts, health savings accounts and more. We assume the dollar per annum administration fees are charged mid-year on average and will increase with Wage Inflation each year and that the administration fees charged as a % of your balance are charged mid-year on average.

Wage Inflation is used to inflate the following legislative and other factors throughout the projection: These fees represent costs relating to the management of your investments and are directly deducted from your account. Consider updating the projections provided by this model regularly, particularly if your circumstances have changed. Do not rely solely on this calculator to make decisions about your retirement. There may be other factors to take into account. Consider your own needs, financial situation and investment objectives. You may wish to get advice from a licensed financial adviser. Your projected income results are shown for the financial year beginning on 1 July after you reach the age indicated on the chart. For example the super balance shown for age 65 is the balance at 1 July after your 65th birthday.

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Since deciding to retire early in 2015, Tisco (mainly in the guise of Mike Denton with support from James Smith) have been of great assistance in helping me to decide what to do with the pension fund that I had with in the form of two GPP's and a Section 32 with Aegon / Scottish Equitable. After a number of meetings (both before and after my actual retirement), phone calls and correspondence to establish my exact requirements, a comprehensive report was produced by Tisco with a recommendation to transfer the funds into a new SIPP with Aegon Retirement Choices (ARC). A further meeting was held to review the report and agree on the actions required. The proposed transfer was then initiated by Tisco and I pleased to report that, since the transfer was actioned, I have seen growth of over 3% in the past 4 months.

We assume the dollar per annum adviser fees are charged mid-year on average and will increase with Wage Inflation each year and that the adviser fees charged as a % of your balance are charged mid-year on average. Personal Finance Portal (PFP) is our client portal that gives you access to view all your finances in one place 24/7 – anywhere, on any mobile or web device. There is a lot to consider when comparing investment options between funds. Risk and return objectives and asset allocation within investment options may differ between funds and should be taken into account when comparing funds. Tax We assume that the indirect costs are charged as a % of your balance are charged mid-year on average.

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The calculator applies the minimum drawdown rules annually to your drawdowns from your account based pension each year which may result in a higher income being paid to you in some years. The results from this calculator are based on the limited information that you have provided and assumptions made about the future. The amounts projected are estimates only and are not guaranteed. Surviving spouses’/civil partners normally qualify for a contributory widow/widower/surviving civil partners pension from the Department of Social Protection. The Pensions Office will write to your spouse/civil partner, when advised of your death, and will provide all the necessary information to help them at that difficult time.

The calculator determines the drawdowns from your account based pension required to achieve a steady income in retirement. No allowance is made for any other tax. In particular, if you receive a benefit amount before age 60 no allowance is made for any income tax payable. Unless otherwise noted, investments are not deposits, insured by the FDIC or any federal government agency, or bank guaranteed and may lose value.https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/money_and_tax/personal_finance/pensions/taxation_of_pensions.html

Only your retirement income from your account-based pension is included in projected results. Income from the government age pension or any other investments is not included. Spouses’ and children’s pensions cease on re-marriage or co-habitation in the case of members who joined ESB after 3rd November 1984. The Superannuation Committee may waive this provision in certain circumstances. Empower’s award-winning mobile app can help you take control of your finances today. You can easily register an account, proactively manage your money, access intuitive resources to build your financial confidence—and so much more. In addition to your benefits from the ESB Pension Scheme there are a number of benefits provided by the State for which you may qualify. You are automatically entitled to a number of these benefits when you reach the age of 70 Your projected account based pension balance is shown at 1 July after you reach the age indicated on the chart.The calculator works for people aged up to 80 years. A date of birth more than 80 years before today's date will show as an 'invalid date'. By advising of any changes as early as possible it avoids delays in receiving your payslip or your pension. When you receive the Declaration please complete it and have it witnessed by one of the persons listed. If on receipt you have any queries regarding the Declaration please