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A relook at retirement annuities: How do they compare?

17 April 2014

We all know how important it is to save towards a secure retirement, and for many investors the retirement annuity (RA) remains the savings vehicle of choice when doing so. It is therefore important not only that investors ensure they are saving enough, but also that they evaluate exactly how they go about doing so.

Can the 4% RULE help you achieve early retirement?

03 April 2014

Most people would retire early if they were given the opportunity to do so, however, the latest statistics by the National Treasury indicate that only 10% of South Africans are able to retire without financial assistance. For many who chase early retirement, financial advisors have advocated applying the '4% rule' to ensure that investors have enough to fund their retirement. However, while this rule may help some retirees, there are a multitude of other factors that need to be taken into consideration to ensure a successful early retirement.

Readiness for retirement: The generation gap

01 April 2014

How ready will you be for your retirement? It is likely that when answering this question, you’ll consider factors such as your asset base and savings rate, the amount of time you have left to invest, an evaluation of your overall health and an estimation of your life expectancy.

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

25 March 2014

South African retirement savers who get things right on “day one” of their journey to retirement have a better chance of achieving a financially independent retirement than their peers.

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If you had to hazard a guess, when do you reckon the COFI Bill will be signed into law?

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2026, as promised 2027 looks more likely Impossible to say More consultation needed

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