SIXTIES OF THE BEST

Plan now for a comfortable life in retirement

- BY RACHEL BERESFORD

RETIREMENT can feel like a long way off, or even like another planet, but life can speed by without you even realising it, and it's best to be prepared, financially speaking.

"It's really important, making sure you're planning for your 60s and retirement. Life can change so quickly," says Matthew Sheeran, Money Wellness collaboration partner and trained debt adviser.

"When you get into your 50s, you are more susceptible to things like illness, injury and needing to take time out of work for partners. So this is really your best opportunity to make sure you're planning for your future."

These are the decisions to make before you hit the big 6-0...

1. Use a budget planner