early retirement
The 2023 10X Retirement Reality Report reveals that 71% of respondents are partially or strongly of the view that they will need to continue earning a living after their formal retirement date.
Except in the case of ill-health or emigration, investors can only retire from a retirement annuity from age 55 onwards, although they are entitled to stop contributing towards their RA at any stage without fear of early termination fees or
Single retirees also present a special set of estate planning requirements which retired couples do not face, specifically when it comes to distributing their wealth after death. While most couples tend to bequeath their respective estates to each other, single
Understanding the potential expenses you may be faced with at various stages during your retirement is key to developing realistic scenarios. For example, one could reasonably expect to spend more on travel during the first decade of your retirement with
Retiring from your retirement funds marks the transition from saving towards retirement to drawing from your capital and pitching your draw down rate at the right level at the outset is critical. The 4% rule, which has its critics, assumes
A retirement at age 55 means that you still have a potentially long-term investment horizon and, as such, you will need to ensure that you are invested appropriately for this time period. You will need to ensure that your investment
Cashflow and liquidity are also important considerations when setting up an RA, keeping in mind that the funds housed in a retirement annuity may not be accessed before you reach age 55 – subject to a few exceptions. There is,
A multi-manager researches and analyses the funds offered by various asset managers and builds a portfolio from these funds in line with a specific investment objective. The multi-manager will invest in specialist portfolios managed by carefully selected managers, following specific
