It’s very easy to see where you stand

Do you ever sit back and watch your parents, who have just retired? If so, you probably know how it feels to be happy to see them enjoy their freedom. Of course, your parents – or one of them – could still be busy every day with all sorts of things. Always on the go. But knowing you don't actually need to is what you’d like to feel some day too.   

Your present situation is still very different. You’re in the middle of your career, you might have a partner, children and perhaps you just bought a house. And yet, once in a while you wonder if you'd be able to afford to retire early. Suddenly, retirement isn’t so far away.

Logging in easy
Thinking about the future, it’s good to know you can easily check your financial situation, also if you need to make arrangements. Because, for instance, you’ve bought a house or want to renew your mortgage. In cases like these, you need to request your pension details online. You’ll find a summary showing how much pension you’ve built up so far, plus the amount of monthly pension benefits you could receive when you retire. You’ll notice it's very easy to use. Hopefully you’ll check your pension again next year, because it's a good idea to stay up-to-date. Particularly if a news broadcaster happens to be reporting about our declining purchasing power just as you're logging in. Sure, you're building up a pension, but you might discover it’s a good idea to set aside additional savings as well. 

Attend a webinar
Watching your parents makes you think about your own pension now and then. Would you like to find out more about how pension works and what your pension situation is? And what you could do to change your situation? Then you should simply attend one of our pension webinars. It’s an easy way to brush up on your knowledge of pension. 

Well organized
It's important to have things well organised. For yourself as well as for your partner (if you have one). Is your partner building up a pension? Or does he/she have his own business and need to arrange for a pension on his own?  Whatever the case, it's reassuring to know what your situation is in terms of pension. If all of this makes you uneasy, why not consult a financial adviser to calculate how much pension you’ll need to make your dreams come true? Knowing your pension is well organised will give you peace of mind.