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Persona template for: The retiree that doesn't think superannuation is enough

Save time and money by starting with this 'The retiree that doesn't think superannuation is enough' persona example. Learn how to make your financial services website easier to use for Ray. By putting the user first (in this case Ray), you will be creating an experience that meets Ray's expectations, supports their goals and remedies any pain points. This persona example could be used for the financial services industry.

Meet 'The retiree that doesn't think superannuation is enough', named Ray

"A few of our friends have popped off already and more than a few have suffered some major health setbacks. We have insurance through super but is it enough? Am I too old to do anything about it?"

Ray is nervous about what life has in store for him.

This persona is motivated by being ready incase of any scenario. This persona is 66, and lives in a coastal area . Ray is married, has no children and is often kept busy with volunteering at the local animal shelter.

People like Ray are comfortable with technology.

Ray has fallen in love with a dog at his shelter and wants to adopt her but understands that comes with costs and doesn't know if they can handle them.

How Acme Financial Pty Ltd can help Ray

Ray has come to Acme Financial Pty Ltd because Ray's problem is not knowing if his super will be enough to last them. Acme Financial Pty Ltd could help Ray with this problem by building a stronger supplementary income for them, but one of the reasons why Ray has not yet engaged with Acme Financial Pty Ltd is fear that he is too far behind to do anything about his circumstance.

Technology

Comfort level with technology

Ray is comfortable with technology.

Time

Spare time

On an average day, Ray has an excess of spare time.

Jargon

Jargon familiarity

Ray is not familiar with the industry specific terms that are used in the financial services industry.

Social media usage for Ray

Of all the time spent on social media on an average day, the distribution of time is as follows:

Facebook: no usage

Devices that Ray uses to access the Acme Financial Pty Ltd website

Computer

Desktop / laptop

Ray uses a computer to access the Acme Financial Pty Ltd website when he gets home before dinner is ready.

Tablet

iPad

Ray uses a tablet to access the Acme Financial Pty Ltd website sometimes if he is up late in his bed.

Mobile

Smart phone

Ray uses a mobile to access the Acme Financial Pty Ltd website during down time at the shelter.

The retiree that doesn't think superannuation is enough
Stats for 'Ray' insert_chart
  • Life-stage: retired
  • Age: 66 years
  • Annual income: $6,000 - $10,000
  • Internet usage: a few times a day
Relationships group
  • Marital status: married
  • Children: no
Education/skills school
  • Education level: an Undergraduate degree
  • Technical level: comfortable
  • English level: native

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