Tag: retirement annuity
Two-Pot retirement system – withdrawal FAQs
From 1 September 2024 South Africans with retirement funds have the option to participate in South Africa’s two component retirement system. Qualifying consumers with tax directives will be able to access approximately R100 billion in retirement savings.
Building wealth – your plan to achieve financial freedom
No matter how much you love your job, financial freedom should be your ultimate goal. For those unfamiliar with the term, financial freedom can best be understood as a state where individuals or households have enough financial resources to cover their living expenses without having to depend on work to maintain their standard of living.
Stock market myths keeping you from building wealth
When it comes to the world of investing, many people have no idea where to start, how to invest, and what the risks are. There are also several myths surrounding trading in shares that need to be debunked to help you make informed decisions that will stand you in good stead in the long run.
Planning for retirement as an entrepreneur
Retirement is one of those phases of life that invites many perspectives. For some, it's the golden horizon they've been dreaming about, and working towards, their entire career - a chance to finally kick back, relax, and spend their days doing whatever they want.
Changing jobs? Don’t cash in your pension funds
Whether through resignation, retirement or retrenchment, people change jobs all the time. Unfortunately, most of them cash out their pension funds when they do – and it’s one of the biggest reasons why only 6 out of every 100 South Africans end up with enough money to retire, according to the South African Treasury.
SURVEY | 8 out of 10 plan to work post-retirement age
We have announced the findings of our inaugural Retirement Insights Survey, the first retirement research of its kind conducted by an integrated financial services provider in South Africa. Against the backdrop of widespread belief that South Africa lacks a savings culture, the survey unveils some reasons for disparities in retirement savings beyond apathy or income.
Make financial goals a resolution to stick to in 2023
New year, new dreams, new aspirations, new diets, new action plans, new holiday ideas, new jobs, and typically, also a "new you." We can all relate to the "new year, new you" tagline. A fresh start to get our lives back on track and to live the lives we want to live.
Re-focusing your savings and investments
We often hear that South Africans are not saving and investing enough. A report from Genesis Analytics in partnership with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) showed that 90% of South African retirees can’t sustain their standard of living prior to retirement, and two-thirds of members have less than R50,000 in their retirement fund.
Saving for retirement – the emotional toll of choice
The start of every new year brings many aspects of our lives into focus, including health, wealth, work, family and emotional wellbeing. It’s a good time to re-evaluate your quality of life and question the changes you need to make in order to improve it.
Rewarding tax benefits
Investing for retirement through a retirement annuity (RA) is an effective and rewarding way to save for retirement because of the unique benefits offered. The most significant benefit is the fact that you can enjoy unparalleled tax savings, which you can use to boost your retirement savings.
