Retirement Planning

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Your Roadmap to Financial Freedom

Retirement isn't an age—it's a financial milestone. At Dhanam Financial Services, we create personalized retirement plans that ensure you maintain your lifestyle, cover healthcare needs, and leave a legacy, all while maximizing tax efficiency.

Why start early? A 5-year delay can reduce your retirement corpus by 40-50% due to lost compounding.

Key Elements of Retirement Planning

Corpus Estimation

Calculate inflation-adjusted retirement needs based on your lifestyle goals

Includes:

  • Current expense analysis
  • Healthcare cost projection
  • Life expectancy modeling
  • Leisure & travel budgeting

Tax-Efficient Savings

Maximize growth while minimizing tax liabilities

Includes:

  • NPS (Section 80CCD)
  • PPF & SCSS benefits
  • Tax-free pension options
  • Annuity planning

Post-Retirement Income

Create reliable income streams after retirement

Includes:

  • SWP from mutual funds
  • Annuity products
  • Senior citizen FDs
  • Rental income strategies

Health Protection

Safeguard against medical inflation

Includes:

  • Senior citizen health plans
  • Critical illness coverage
  • Long-term care insurance
  • Super top-up policies

Legacy Planning

Ensure smooth wealth transfer to heirs

Includes:

  • Will drafting assistance
  • Trust creation guidance
  • Nomination structuring
  • Estate tax planning

Retirement Investment Options

InstrumentCategoryExpected ReturnsTax Treatment
National Pension System (NPS)Pension8-10%E-E-T (Exempt-Exempt-Taxed)
Public Provident Fund (PPF)Fixed Income7.1%E-E-E (Tax Free)
Senior Citizen Savings SchemeFixed Income8.2%Taxable (80TTB benefit)
Annuity PlansInsurance5-7%Taxable as income
Equity Mutual FundsMarket Linked10-12%10% LTCG (after 1L)
Rental PropertiesReal Estate2-4% + appreciationTaxable after deductions

Retirement Planning Scenarios

Starting Age: 35 years

Monthly Investment

₹15,000/month

Projected Corpus (at 60)

₹3.2 crores

Strategy

Started early with balanced equity-debt mix

Starting Age: 45 years

Monthly Investment

₹35,000/month

Projected Corpus (at 60)

₹2.8 crores

Strategy

Aggressive equity allocation with NPS

Starting Age: 55 years

Monthly Investment

₹75,000/month

Projected Corpus (at 60)

₹2 crores

Strategy

Focus on debt instruments + annuity plans

Retirement Planning FAQs

How much retirement corpus do I need?

Typically 25-30 times your annual expenses, adjusted for inflation. We use detailed cash flow analysis to calculate your exact number based on lifestyle goals.

Is NPS better than PPF for retirement?

NPS offers higher returns (8-10%) but has withdrawal restrictions. PPF is more flexible but lower returns (7.1%). We recommend a combination based on your risk profile.

What if I'm starting retirement planning late (after 45)?

We focus on higher monthly contributions (35-50% of income), maximize NPS benefits, and may recommend delaying retirement by 2-3 years to boost your corpus.

How do I generate monthly income after retirement?

Through a mix of SWPs from mutual funds (for growth), SCSS (for stability), and annuities (for lifetime income). We create tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

Start Building Your Retirement Plan Today

Our retirement specialists will analyze your current situation and create a customized roadmap to ensure financial independence in your golden years.