Planning for retirement is an important process in our lives and reaching retirement is a proud achievement.

However your focus should not be solely upon your finances. Keeping active, both mentally and physically, is vital to enjoying the 'golden years' of retirement.

On retirement many customers who have meticulous financial plans quickly realise that they should have put a lot more effort into planning their lifestyles and daily activities. Here we share with you some of their suggestions.

They recommend creating a portfolio of activities, some to be carried out on an individual basis and others to share with partners or groups. Paying close attention to diet, exercise (both physical and mental) and relationships are key factors in prolonging fitness, health and happiness.

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