So you want to retire early, but can you afford it?

Apr 12 2019 13:19

While the prospect of early retirement might be very enticing, the majority of South Africans simply can't afford it. Personal finance expert Tristan Naidoo offers a few tips.

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Retirement

Cyber security a major blind spot in retirement fund industry - expert

Apr 05 2019 16:21

Cyber security is a major blind spot in the retirement fund industry, according to Viresh Maharaj, chief executive at Sanlam Corporate: Sales & Marketing.

Retirement

New retirement cost disclosure standard could be game-changer - expert

Apr 07 2019 10:35

The retirement savings cost disclosure standard, which came into effect on March 1, aims to assist employers or trustees to compare retirement fund quotations.

Retirement

3 ways to maximise your retirement savings

Mar 17 2019 10:50

Maximising your contributions or making a lump sum payment towards your pension, provident or retirement annuity is the most efficient way to minimise the impact of rising taxes while building long term capital, says Regard Budler, head of product solutions at Momentum Corporate.

Investment

You can invest in direct shares within you RA

Mar 03 2019 13:41

PSG Wealth’s Schalk Louw explains how you can structure your RA in such a way that you can invest in direct shares – and what the advantages are.

Investment

How you could afford to retire earlier, and more easily

Mar 03 2019 17:19

Generally, we work so that we can have enough money for retirement. But what if you actually started living more simply so that you could afford to retire earlier, and more easily?

Retirement

Can your savings last forever? 3 retirement myths that could be costing you

Mar 02 2019 11:32

One rule of thumb says that if you can live on 5% of your assets each year and if they are managed properly, your savings should last you forever, says Nic Horn, director and regional head in Durban of Citadel.

Economy

Why pensioners are increasingly important to SA's economy

Jan 26 2019 10:31

Pensioners are becoming increasingly important in the South African economy, says Mike Schüssler, chief economist at Economists.co.za.

Retirement

How the risk of dementia should impact your retirement planning

Jan 02 2019 06:15

Approximately three-quarters of people with dementia have not been diagnosed. This means poor financial decisions could be made by people who are already impaired by dementia, cautions a retirement expert.

Retirement

Future generations 'will have to work into their 80s to save for retirement'

Dec 14 2018 12:47

The financial planning industry faces a challenge: how to factor in ever-increasing life expectancy when it comes to retirement savings.

Retirement

SA retirement savings in 'crisis'

Nov 17 2018 08:00

South Africans' expectations of how much retirement income they will receive one day don't line up with reality, a survey has shown.

Retirement

Nearly half of SA's workforce estimated to have no retirement plan - survey

Oct 02 2018 06:20

About 41% of economically active South Africans are estimated not to have a retirement plan, according to a survey by 10X Investments.

Retirement

Why women need to save more for retirement than men do

Sep 01 2018 13:48

Women need to build retirement savings while earning less than men and having less time to accumulate funds.

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