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Pensions and fixed income

The public pension system faces enormous demographic pressure, so planning and taking control of your financial future is an absolute necessity. With the right vehicles you will not only secure your retirement, but you could achieve financial peace of mind well before the official retirement age.

Puntos clave y accionables

  • 1Financial Independence (FIRE): you can calculate the amount needed by multiplying your annual expenses by 25. It is based on the 4% Rule: if you withdraw 4% annually from a well-invested portfolio, the capital lasts 30+ years with very high probability.
  • 2Index pension plans: if you are interested in tax advantages for income tax deductions, avoid traditional bank plans with high fees and look for plans based on passive management — their fees are radically lower and historical returns are much better.
  • 3Spanish Treasury Bills: if your profile is conservative, Treasury Bills (3, 6, 9 or 12 months) offer very high security and predictable fixed returns. They can be purchased directly from the Banco de Espana or through MyInvestor, ING, etc.
  • 4Government and corporate bonds: for longer horizons (3, 5, 10 years) with periodic coupons.
  • 5Interest-bearing deposits: perfect for securing capital in the short/medium term. Your money is locked for a period in exchange for a fixed interest rate, protected by the Deposit Guarantee Fund up to 100,000€.
  • 6Money market funds: ideal as a bridge vehicle or safe haven. They invest in very short-term fixed income and allow you to withdraw money almost immediately, with the advantage of tax deferral on transfers.

Errores comunes a evitar

  • ⚠️Relying exclusively on the state for your retirement and not creating alternative income sources to sustain your standard of living.
  • ⚠️Signing up for products like PIAS or traditional pension plans without reading the fine print, where high hidden fees can devour all your returns.
  • ⚠️Forgetting the effect of inflation: money sitting in a current account silently impoverishes you over time.

Herramientas y plataformas recomendadas

MyInvestor
Spanish robo-advisor with low-fee index pension plans.
Indexa Capital
Another leading robo-advisor, specialized in index fund portfolios and pension plans.
Raisin
Platform that gives you access to fixed-term deposits from multiple European banks with better rates.
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