Helen Nan

Baby boomers have been the major beneficiaries of rising housing prices over the decades. That does not necessarily mean it’s a good investment decision for them to buy residential property as they near or begin retirement.

Many people dream of achieving financial freedom and retiring early without realising that, with the right strategy, that could be their reality. Semi-retirement frees people to work less while progressing towards their financial goals, which may take less time than many expect, writes adviser Helen Nan.