Retirement

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Savings culture not enough … investing culture vital

05 March 2012 | Savings & Investments

Building a savings culture is not enough. The country has to move to the next level – an investing culture – or risk a backlash from disenchanted savers. The danger of ‘thrift fatigue’ has been highlighted by Imara Asset Management, South Africa, a Joh

Will you have enough to retire?

05 March 2012 | General

Will you have enough money to retire? How much should you be saving in order to live comfortably in your golden years?

Compulsory retirement funding preservation – Can it work?

28 February 2012 | General

It is a well-known fact that a major contributor to the poor level of retirement provision is the extent to which people tend to spend their withdrawal benefits rather than preserving them. Given the high level of mobility typically experienced during one

Tax relief on interest: could have been more generous, but take it while it lasts

27 February 2012 | Savings & Investments

One of the disappointments of this year’s budget is that the exemptions on interest received were not raised and there were hints that these may be scrapped altogether in the near future. They would be replaced by “tax-preferred savings and investments ac

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

Answer

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

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