Why?

Lin Ashurst has recently written a book on retirement planning entitled "The Retirement Code - or How To Die With No Regrets". Lin is hoping that the book will be published soon. The book combines financial planning advice for retirement provision with guidance on how to make a success of a very fulfilling part of life.  Lin has conducted a number of interviews with people who are approaching or in retirement, with ages ranging from 46 to 86.  She has used the insights she has gained to ensure that the book addresses issues uppermost in pre and post retirees minds – and shares the wisdom of those who have made a success of retirement.   As Lin says “Fifty years ago the average retirement age was 67 and average life expectancy was 69 –  with just 2 years of retirement you didn’t need a plan..  Now the average retirement span lasts 20 years – 10 times as long – and a plan is essential to make sure that you get the best out of it”.

Watch this space as we follow Lin’s progress.

Who? As winner of the “Independent Financial Adviser Woman of the Year 2005” award, no one in the UK is better placed to provide an insight into the practical aspects of preparing for retirement than Lin Ashurst.  Lin is an expert in pensions and retirement planning and her work as a practitioner has given her a comprehensive understanding of the issues people face in the run up to retirement.

What? Lin’s book, The Retirement Code™®, is a guide to those people approaching retirement, or in the early stages of retirement.  The book not only covers the financial aspects of preparing for retirement, it also explores the emotional and practical issues people encounter. This book is not just about how to put your pension plan together – it’s about how you realise your retirement dreams.

How?

Over the many years Lin has spent advising clients on retirement planning she has been intrigued as to why some people made their retirement happy and fulfilling whilst others found it a less positive time. 

From listening to clients she became convinced that successful retirees had the formula for cracking the code for a happy retirement.  The Retirement Code™® reveals the results of Lin’s exploration and analysis of that formula. In addition to her work as a practitioner Lin has conducted a series of interviews with pre and post

retirees of varying ages and circumstances that gave her further insight into the subject.  Using her analytical skill, expertise and understanding she has produced a practical guide, including interviewees’ personal experiences, to getting the most out of an exciting period of life.

When?

There has never been a better time to address such a topical subject.

Lin is Head of Practice Development at Paradigm Norton. On 27th January 2006 Lin beat off 70 contenders to win the prestigious title of "IFA Woman of the year 2005"