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COVID 19: National Treasury grants temporary relief on living annuity draw down percentages
On 1 June 2020 the Government Gazette was published allowing changes to the drawdown percentage on living annuities to between 0.5% and...
Jun 26, 20225 min read
Hybrid annuities: Something to consider when choosing your pension
The best news often follows the worst. But the best news may take some time to arrive. The worst news in financial markets often comes...
Jun 26, 20227 min read
Tips to protect your cashflow during the COVID-19 pandemic
The full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is as yet unknown, but individuals have already begun to have their lives disrupted by the...
Jun 26, 20223 min read
6 ways to boost your retirement savings
Planning for retirement is a complicated business. You need to save enough while earning, and make sure you get good returns on your...
Jun 26, 20224 min read
Buy and hold, or actively manage as times change?
As a young man, I fell in love with the Alfa GT Junior sportscar. To me, there was no car more beautiful. It didn’t matter to me that...
Jun 26, 20223 min read
Alternative ways to structure a pension
The best way to overcome the disadvantages of living annuities and guaranteed annuities is to use both. This becomes even more important...
Jun 26, 20227 min read
Life Annuity Sales Soar Amid Lockdown Losses
Amid the market instability brought on by COVID-19, retirement income specialist Just has reported record demand for life annuity...
Jun 26, 20222 min read
The tricky balance between retirement earnings and death benefits
The more income you require from an investment living annuity, the less the death benefit your heirs will receive. As one goes up, the...
Jun 26, 20226 min read