retirement annuity
It is important to be clear on what your investment is earmarked for, and this can be established through a simple goal-setting exercise. Do you want to save for a deposit on a property, pay cash for a car, enjoy
In the process of determining your retirement income, don’t neglect to consider the capital outlays you might face during your retirement. If you have adult children living abroad, budgeting for overseas travel – specifically during the early part of your
In the event of your death, the funds held in your retirement annuity do not form part of your deceased estate and are not included when calculating your estate duty liability or executor’s fees – meaning that your RA effectively
As a TFSA investor, you are permitted to invest up to R36 000 per year towards your account, with a lifetime contribution limit of R500 000. But, any withdrawals that you make from your TFSA will be deducted from your
If you are declared insolvent, Section 37B of the Pension Funds Act provides that the funds in your retirement annuity are protected from your creditors, although this does not mean that your RA funds enjoy complete protection from creditors.
At the end of the tax year, your retirement annuity service provider will provide you with an IT3(f) tax certificate which is a summary of the details of all the contributions you made to an RA for the year, and
Preservation funds are specifically designed to preserve accumulated capital, which is intended for retirement, and make an attractive option for those leaving employment through retrenchment, resignation, or dismissal. While their withdrawal rules are aligned with pension funds and the new
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
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
