pension fund
If you decide to cash out your benefits, bear in mind that you will be taxed as per the withdrawal lump sum table. Further, keep in mind that by cashing out your money, you will effectively interrupt the compounding process
An incorrectly drafted clause in the divorce order can result in the fund rejecting the settlement agreement and refusing to pay out the pension interest – which in turn would require the non-member spouse to bring a costly court application
When determining whether or not to withdraw any funds from your RA, you will need to take into account factors such as whether you have debt, the interest you are paying on that debt, any large capital expenses or large
Most companies have taken a hit as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and national lockdown. Retrenchments are on the rise and unemployment is endemic. While your retrenchment may be upsetting, avoid taking it personally.
Most life insurers, banks, unit trust companies and LISP platforms offer Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSA) which are easily accessible and attractive to those wanting to reduce their tax liability, and fees will vary from provider to provider.
Not updating your Will after your divorce can have disastrous consequences and may result your spouse unintentionally inheriting from you.
If a couple is married with the accrual system, the spouse’s pension fund interest will be taken into account when determining the value of his estate for the purposes of the accrual calculation, and a claim can be laid to
Legislation permits you to switch your living annuity to a life annuity, but not vice versa. This is because a life annuity is an insurance policy which is purchased with the capital in your investments, and therefore cannot be moved
Many employees make the dangerous assumption that this cover is sufficient for their needs and adequately protects them in the event of death or disability.
Despite the fact that you may have nominated a beneficiary (or beneficiaries) to your retirement fund, it remains the function of the trustees to allocate and apportion these funds.
