Retirement

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The two-pot retirement system: looking beyond 1 September 2024

The two-pot system represents a pivotal change in how South Africans save for retirement. By encouraging preservation and providing early access to a portion of savings, the reform balances immediate financial needs with long-term retirement security.
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The Two-Pot System will change the future of how we all...

South Africa is on the brink of a retirement crisis, with only 6% of the population prepared for a comfortable retirement. Starting September 1, 2024, the Two-Pot System will change retirement planning by allowing flexible access to savings.
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Are you covered for a rising age and declining health? 

Stephen van Niekerk, from Momentum Life Insurance, highlights how life insurance is an integral part of a holistic financial plan as you age.
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Life after work

Rudolph Geldenhuys CFP®, WealthUp, presents a 3 step framework to assist your clients during life transitions like retirement.
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The 2-pot system: An opportunity for advisors to support members’ goals

Elrina Wessels, Principal Strategic Clients at Alexforbes, emphasizes that the two-pot retirement system offers a significant chance to enhance the financial well-being of low to middle-income individuals, with the financial advisory sector being pivotal in this process.
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Reimagining retirement planning

According to Fareeya Adam, Momentum Wealth has reimagined retirement for South Africans through income solutions aimed at empowering people to confidently plan for retirement.
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Two-pot reform: Resist the urge to access your retirement annuity savings...

"Understand that any withdrawal is a costly advance on your ultimate retirement benefit" writes Pieter Koekemoer, head of Personal Investments at Coronation.
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Consider the pros and cons of life and living annuities

Kenny Meiring, an Investment, Retirement and Estates Planning specialist, considers the pros and cons of life and living annuities.
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Blending security and flexibility for retirement 

One crucial decision people face at retirement is choosing an annuity. We’ve reimagined retirement to make the choice easier, writes Martin Riekert, head of retail investments at Momentum Investments.
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Getting SARS to sponsor your retirement

Pieter Albertyn, Head of Product Solutions at Momentum Investo, says it is a lost opportunity not to invest in a retirement product.
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