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Investing in a retirement annuity: What should you be asking?

Investing in a retirement annuity: What should you be asking?

26 May 2014

For many investors, the retirement annuity (RA) remains the retirement savings vehicle of choice. It is therefore important that investors carefully evaluate the features of their RA investments and understand the full implications of their investment contracts.

SA’s retirement fund industry faces stronger regulation and governance, according to PwC study

SA’s retirement fund industry faces stronger regulation and governance, according to PwC study

21 May 2014

South Africa’s retirement fund industry has undergone significant change but there is still a long road ahead, with much stronger reform, regulation and supervision expected in the near future, according to PwC’s 2014 Retirement Fund Strategic Matters and Remuneration Survey released today.

Tax implications could put retirement savings in major jeopardy

Tax implications could put retirement savings in major jeopardy

22 April 2014

Entering into the property market and purchasing a car are regarded as two of the biggest investment decisions that you will make during our lifetime. However, the importance of retirement investing has been highlighted, and is not a decision which should be taken lightly.

Are your kids wrecking your retirement planning?

Are your kids wrecking your retirement planning?

17 April 2014

How long should you financially support your children and when do you start looking out for your own future and that of your spouse?

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A relook at retirement annuities: How do they compare?

A relook at retirement annuities: How do they compare?

17 April 2014
Can the 4% RULE help you achieve early retirement?

Can the 4% RULE help you achieve early retirement?

03 April 2014
Readiness for retirement: The generation gap

Readiness for retirement: The generation gap

01 April 2014
South Africans urged to focus on ‘day one’ for a successful retirement

South Africans urged to focus on ‘day one’ for a successful retirement

25 March 2014
An effort to reform retirement

An effort to reform retirement

25 March 2014
Old Mutual welcomes National Treasury proposals on default preservation and annuities

Old Mutual welcomes National Treasury proposals on default preservation and annuities

20 March 2014
Average pension fund member gets 30% of current earnings on retirement

Average pension fund member gets 30% of current earnings on retirement

19 March 2014
Absa launches low-cost life-stage retirement product, accessible directly on-line

Absa launches low-cost life-stage retirement product, accessible directly on-line

13 March 2014