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27 Feb 2020

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How should I plan my retirement if I am self-employed, with an annual income of $150k?

I am a self employed in my 30s, with annual income of $150k. I have been topping up my CPF to save up for retirement up to the max voluntary limits. And also maxing out my SRS yearly. I also have insurance and investment plans. What else should I look out for? Given that CPF rules can change every year. Is it advisable to rely on CPF for retirement, since as a self employed I can invest in other vehicles? I am partly doing it for the tax deductibles.

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At least CPF seems one solid pillar.

Self investing is exposed to risks difficult to predict.

Diversify your income streams and Your asset allocation.

Try not to invest into unit trusts/mutual funds, they mostly are

underperformers and have much too high fees with very

rare exceptions.

some ideas without guarantee here:

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Hariz Arthur Maloy

07 Jun 2019

Independent Financial Advisor at Promiseland Independent

If I may add.

1) Keep 6 months of your monthly income as an emergency fund. This can be in a high interest savings account or SSB, but the point is pure liquidity.

2) You have an investment horizon of about 30 years till retirement. You should be investing most of your money and looking to grow it at 6-10% per annum. Calculate your existing asset allocation growth %.

3) You can start investing your CPF and SRS monies into globally diversified funds with a 70% equity and 30% fixed income split. Adjust your fixed income percentage with your age every 10 years or so.

4) Invest excess cash after your CPF and SRS contributions into a similar portfolio.

5) When you start hitting your 40s, move some of your money into guaranteed sources of income that pays out coupons or dividends like annuities or REITS.

6) If you're self employed, your income may or may not be consistent, make sure you protect your downside as well with enough income disability insurance (70% of monthly salary), and Critical Illness insurance (3-5 X Annual Income).

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