Retirement

Keep your hands off my pension
If you're in your 50's you might have heard of ‘prescribed assets' before - for millennials this term might be ‘foreign'. But it is very actual - in fact it's from the 1980's and it was part of the Apartheid government playbook. In short - the government back then forced pension funds through legislation to invest up to 77.5% of their funds into parastatals and government bonds. No... ››› more
[20 March 2019]

Three common mistakes that can cost your retirement a fortune
I'm only 28 but I'm not like most under 30s… I constantly think about my future retirement nest egg. And its most likely because I've worked in the investment industry for eight years and surrounded by a lot older colleagues. I've also been lucky enough to attend a lot of our global investor conferences where I got to chat to people a lot older than me… People either preparing to retir... ››› more
[11 March 2019]

A “Retirement Plan B” you can't ignore!
Let me ask you a serious question… How many of you believe you have enough money to last your retirement? Well when you consider that over 50% of South Africans aren't confident they will be able to draw an income in retirement, I'm going to assume not many of you. You see, a standard retirement annuity is simply not enough to generate the income you need, for the retirement you want... ››› more
[04 March 2019]

Do you know at what age you will be ready to retire?
According to a retirement round table hosted by the CFA Society and the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa, only about 6% of South Africans can maintain their standards of living when they retire. And, based on the Global Retirement Index, South Africa is among the worst 8% of countries in the world to retire in. That's because state healthcare, social security and a number of oth... ››› more
[04 April 2018]

Here's what no-one told you about low-cost RA's…
A week ago I was nearly convinced low-cost RA's are the way to go. I read a well written article on the web, promoting the virtues of low-cost RA's. The article uses the following example: Someone has saved R3 000 every month for 40 years into a retirement annuity (RA), and earns a return of 6.5% above inflation. If you pay an investment fee of 3% you'd end up with R3 million at the end ... ››› more
[22 September 2017]

Why you need to think differently for retirement planning
It's never too early to start planning for retirement. And this means thinking somewhat differently about retirement planning for your later years. Have you ever stopped and asked yourself these questions? 1. How much will I need to save for retirement in order to live comfortably? 2. What are my retirement goals? 3. When should I start? 4. What should I do? 5. What costs might I... ››› more
[21 September 2017]

What my mother taught me about retiring wealthy
I probably learned more from my mother's retirement experience than anyone else's. When she retired, she wanted security, lived austerely, but had no idea whatsoever of enhancing value. And therein lay the disaster. My mother sold her home, moved into a seemingly more secure rented complex, and placed all financial resources into a low interest bearing building society account in an extremely h... ››› more
[14 August 2017]

Eight reasons you won't have enough to retire - Here's what you need to do right now!
You won't have enough money to retire. I know I sound like the harbinger of doom, but it's a reality that you and most South Africans need to face up to. Now you might be asking, why am I saying this about you? Well, I am only looking at the statistics. The Financial Planning Institute of South Africa says less than a quarter of South Africans can afford to retire. If you think that's ... ››› more
[11 August 2016]

With the cost of living increasing and people living longer - Have you planned for your retirement?
According to biomedical gerontologist, Dr Aubrey De Grey, the next person to live to the ripe old age of 150 has already been born. What if that's you? What if you live till 80 or 100? Will you have enough money to last you that long after you retire? Ten or twenty years ago, collecting your last paycheque at the age of 65 was a reasonable expectation. But as life expectancy and the co... ››› more
[21 June 2016]

How to avoid the 20 most common retirement planning mistakes
There are so many things you need to consider when planning for your retirement. Of course, there's the obvious retirement planning concerns, like how much you earn and how much debt you have but there are other factors that could leave you scrambling around trying desperately to build up your retirement savings. To help you prepare for your retirement, I've found 20 of the most common ret... ››› more
[02 June 2016]

The “do it yourself” retirement plan - Beat the market and save R1,198,087 in fees
For decades, retirement investors handed over control of their finances to someone else to squeeze as much as they can out of their retirement annuities (RA). If you're doing that, then you know it means accepting mediocre returns and paying high management fees. But there's a little-known ‘new generation' RA that lets you customise your investments. In fact, you now have full control over ... ››› more
[24 May 2016]

Two pitfalls that most retirees never see coming
Have you ever asked yourself, “Will you live as well as your parents did when you retire?” That's a question thousands of South Africans ask themselves everyday when they reach retirement. The sad truth is, the answer is probably always, “No, I won't” And, it's no surprise... You know the statistics that say, only a quarter of South Africans will retire comfortably. The rest wi... ››› more
[23 May 2016]

How to set up your very own DIY retirement fund
If you know just a few simple tricks you can take control of your own retirement back from your financial advisor - and save a small fortune in fees at the same time. Today, Aiden Sookdin speaks to the experts and explains exactly how to set up your own fool-proof retirement savings plan - DIY style. It's a lot easier than you may think. Just follow this simple four-step plan and you'll be well on... ››› more
[17 May 2016]

Boost your retirement investment income the low risk way
So, you think that during retirement you can rely on your investment income to keep you going. Well, what if you find yourself dipping into your actual investment capital to make ends meet? The danger is, each time you take cash from your investments, there's less capital invested to generate income. That's why today, I want to show you how an ultra-low risk investment to help you generate... ››› more
[06 May 2016]

Make sure you've packed your “retirement parachute” before it's too late
Every day I meet new people who continuously worry about the markets trampling on their investments. People feel anxious that investing won't give them enough to survive. You see, retirement plays on most people's minds. And in today's times, the sad thing is, a retirement annuity isn't enough to retire comfortably and support your family. What it really comes down to is answering these two ... ››› more
[18 March 2016]

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