The Ultimate Reality Check: When Your Retirement Fund Is Smaller Than Expected
Some of us count the days until the end of the ‘nine-to-five’, picturing a retirement of beach walks, travel, quality time with loved ones, and the chance to finally pursue long-neglected passions. Unfortunately, others can’t afford to stop working at all. It’s easy to assume that the difference lies in income or privilege, but more […]
From departure to encashment
How the two-pot retirement system impacts expats The much-anticipated two-pot retirement system, introduced as a ‘knight in shining armour’ for South Africans, has received a new implementation date of March 2024. Expats are cautioned to pay attention to the effects that this will have on the encashment of their retirement savings. While many have addressed […]
Controversial tax proposal on retirement savings withdrawn
When an individual ceases to be a South African tax resident prior to retirement from a South African retirement fund and becomes tax resident of another country, that individual’s interest in a retirement fund may, on payment of a lump sum or monthly pension, be subject to tax in the other country. The application of […]
The importance of saving for retirement
Preparing for retirement requires seeing the bigger picture years before it becomes necessary. It should be one of the most important concerns for working individuals, yet many people are not making the necessary provisions for their old age. When you start a new job or enter the workforce for the first time, the last thing […]