How to sidestep common retirement savings mistakes
Saving for retirement is a crucial aspect of financial planning, yet it is fraught with challenges and pitfalls, especially in a dynamic economic landscape like South Africa’s. With the right strategies, however, individuals can overcome these challenges effectively and secure their financial future. This article explores key strategies to avoid common pitfalls when saving for […]
Tax breaks for retirement funding
While there are very few tax breaks for individuals, some huge ones are available for retirement funding. Retirement tax breaks in South Africa are designed to incentivise individuals to save for retirement and provide them with tax relief on contributions to retirement funds. The government has implemented various tax incentives over the years to encourage […]
Retirement planning – Distributing retirement fund death benefits
Allocating death benefits, and determining appropriate methods of payment. Once the board of trustees has determined the beneficiaries and is satisfied that its proposed allocation is fair and equitable, the beneficiaries must elect how they would like to receive the death benefit. The final duty of the trustees is to determine the most appropriate manner […]
Retirement and your ‘second wind’
With improved healthcare and the trend towards healthier lifestyles, many people are living to a ripe old age. Make sure that your money lasts as long as you do. Are you retiring in the near future and concerned that you may not have enough capital to retire? We often read that the majority of South […]
Your retirement ‘gift’ to SARS
Tax payable on your retirement lump sum In last month’s issue of Tax Breaks, we dealt with the tax treatment of retirement lump sums when one resigns or is dismissed (prior to reaching normal retirement age). However, when you actually retire from a retirement fund, the rules are a bit different – and SARS gives […]