Retirement Planning
Remember, retirement annuities are government-incentivised funding structures, are designed to encourage individuals to save for retirement and, in doing so, alleviate the burden of the state. As a result, retirement annuity benefits must be distributed amongst one’s financial dependants in
With July being National Savings Month, now is a good time to review your various savings accounts. If you’re contributing towards a tax-free savings account, check your contributions and make sure that they fall within the annual limit of R36
Differing value systems when it comes to money can create enormous tension in your relationship, especially when children enter the mix. In preparing for marriage, use probing questions to explore your partner’s financial value system. What does financial freedom look
Appropriately timing the sale of your primary residence is imperative, not least of all because the decision can be a hugely emotional one which can become more overwhelming with age. Further, if your retirement plan is dependent on some or
Generally speaking, you may not make additional contributions to your preservation fund except if the money originates from another retirement fund. Also, if you have been awarded a share of your ex-spouse’s pension interest in terms of Section 7(8) of
Putting enough money away for a comfortable retirement is a daunting task and, while we all know that starting early is critical, the numbers are alarming. Statistics from the 2021 10X South African Retirement Reality Report which has just been
Most importantly, it is absolutely essential that the non-earning spouse remains actively involved in both the day-to-day management of the household finances as well as the longer-term planning. Not having a firm grip on your joint financial plan can leave
The transition from full-time work or employment to full-time retirement is a notoriously difficult one, with boredom, lack of fulfillment, and depression being common amongst retirees. Be realistic about what a ‘day in the life’ of your retirement will look
Before making the decision to emigrate, it is advisable to review your plan to ensure that you fully understand the financial impact of doing so. Regardless of where you intend relocating to, emigration is an enormously expensive undertaking that requires
Many forward-thinking companies are experimenting with what is referred to as a phased or transitioned retirement. As opposed to a sudden departure at formal retirement age, companies are allowing older employees to slowly reduce their working hours and to transition
