Retirement and the pension that comes with it is what you work toward during your life as a worker. You pay into the pension system and hope the money is enough to live on. But it's becoming harder and harder to actually afford retirement and not be forced to look for a side job after all to top up your pension. But there is another way - you can retire rich. Retiring rich is achievable. How that works is described below.

The current situation of society as a whole

Currently a generational conflict and a collapsing pension system threaten us. Because of the demographic transition, in the future ever fewer workers will have to finance ever more retirees. In addition, the pension level will fall. What does that mean for the individual? For the individual it means that savings, investments and much more become enormously important for old age. One study found that an average worker has to save about 1.7 million US dollars to be able to retire rich.
It's important to lay a foundation so that you can retire rich.

Your own understanding of being rich and your individual situation

Everyone defines being rich differently, including in material terms. Many people simply want to afford a comfortable lifestyle in old age and not have to work, even though that's not physically possible, and they have worked toward this privilege all their lives. Very few want to jet around the world. The latter would probably only be possible if you invested in stocks and they were very successful. It pays to think about your lifestyle in retirement and see what it means in terms of cost. If costs go down because you save on the expensive commute to work or explore the area at home instead of taking expensive vacations, you can lead a rich life in old age with just as much money as you had while working.

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At what age do I want to retire?
The age at which someone wants to retire is also important to consider. If you imagine, for example, a 55-year-old with no retirement savings, it's extremely unrealistic that this person can retire wealthy or rich at 60. But if this person is willing to save, and starts not at 55 but already in their 30s, for example, then the chances are good that life will be comfortable. It's important to think about it early and make an informed decision that you also stick to resolutely throughout your life. There are certain investments, such as real estate or even islands, that you can invest in and thus provide for old age, so that retiring rich without major (financial) worries is possible. If you catch the right moment there, always keep your eyes open, reflect on your situation and are willing to make the best of it and keep up your lifestyle through your own efforts, that is a good basis for success.