Originally Posted by
macdo
Hi, I agree with your first comment, but to say that you are out of the game if starting at 45 is not really true. You just have to commit more of your income to equity investment with no dumb risks or get rich quick schemes, don't hire an expensive financial guru or gold plated investment company, take every tax break your government offers and hope you don't retire in the year of the biggest financial crash since 1929. Oops, I nearly got it all correct, but even though I have suffered a big hit in the last few weeks, I still have enough to last me the next 30 years. And I started my pension saving seriously at 45.
Tips
Always have 3-5 years spending cash on deposit.
Don't waste your money on things that depreciate.
If you are a Captain, live on a FO's salary.
Oh, and don't get divorced.
Golden advice. Especially the last one!