Credit – Getty Images At TrinityBridge, we encourage clients to think about retirement not as a single moment, but as a long-term journey — one that benefits from thoughtful preparation at every stage of life. Engaging with your finances early can help maximise opportunities and provide greater confidence about the future. Each decade brings different priorities and decisions and understanding how these fit together is central to building a resilient retirement plan. Retirement may feel like a distant prospect in your thirties and forties, but this is often the most powerful time to start planning. The earlier you begin paying into a pension, the more time your money has to benefit from long-term growth. For many people, workplace pensions provide a strong foundation. If you are employed, your employer is legally required to contribute to your pension, alongside your own contributions, with the government adding tax relief on top. Taken together, these contributions can build significant value over time.…