Why should I invest in a retirement annuity?
The words ‘retirement annuity’ (RA) may not sound sexy, but they are an investment product that you should consider as there are many benefits to investing in one....
The end of the month, the end of the money
If you’re one of the fewer than 5% of South Africans earning R30,000 or more per month, you might not have noticed how tough times are for everyone...
Don’t be penny-wise and pound-foolish by withdrawing from your RA
We all dream about it… The day that we retire without a care in the world. We spend the majority of our adult-lives working towards retirement, planning for...
Retirement: you’ll have the time but will you have the money
When you were in your twenties and started your retirement fund, 65 seemed to be so far away. You probably thought that by the time you retired you...
Pension fund or provident fund, which one is right for you?
While many of us dream about retiring, not having to work, and being completely independent with little responsibilities, others dread the thought of retiring: worrying that they will...
Make your 40s financially awesome with these tips and tricks
You may have planned your finances in the past but your circumstances and needs have changed so it’s time to review it all again. Don’t forget that you’ve...
Take charge of your retirement now
How much money to do you need to retire? It seems like a simple enough question, but there are many known and unknown variables that shape the answer....
The good, bad and ugly of different investments
It can be a daunting task when trying to decide where to invest your money. Each type of investment option comes with its own set of rules and...