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How life expectancy has increased over the last 100 years
The average age at death worldwide, often referred to as life expectancy at birth, has significantly increased over the last 100 years due to advancements in healthcare, sanitation, nutrition, and living conditions. Below is an approximate overview of global...
Retirement investing strategies in your 20’s, 30’s and 50’s
What you need to consider when investing for retirement Target Amount You aim to have accumulated an amount that will afford you the lifestyle you deserve at your desired retirement age. This gives you a goal to work toward and should be discussed and calculated with...
Breaking free from overwhelming debt – A 9 Step strategy to regaining control
Debt can feel like a crushing weight, especially when it comes from multiple sources—mortgages, credit cards, student loans, and store cards. It’s easy to feel trapped in a cycle where minimum payments seem never-ending, and the overall debt keeps growing. But...
Fund Administration Companies
Here you will find a list of the Retirement fund administrators by name. The Link in the name will direct you to the list of Funds thaey administrate.
List Of Ombudsman in SA
This is a comprehensive list of Ombudsman that cover the various areas of disputes including consumer credit, Banking and other ombudsman.
Common Questions and Answers
Common questions about taking out loans against your fund value, why the value fluctuates as an example. Let us answer any other questions you may have.
Latest from Financial Planners
10 Ways to improve your position for retirement as you approach 60 years old
Many people lost large portions of the retirement savings by investing in the Sharemax scheme which has highlighted the position you may find yourself in as you enter retirement age. The sharemax scheme may have been a monumental blunder by regulators and the NPA...
2 pot pension fund system discussed (video)
The 2 pot system has become extremely confusing for some people so a lengthy discission was had with financial planners and experts from Glacier by Sanlam, moderated by Balin Herman. This is by far the most comprehensive discussion with questions and answers from the...
Safeguarding Your Finances: Guide to Recognizing and Avoiding Financial Scams
With the growing of the digital age, so too has the proliferation of financial scams. Stats show that the amount of data available online is doubling every two years! With info available at the touch of a button, ensuring your financial safety requires vigilance and...
How your prension fund proceeds are distrubuted if you die before retirement age
In South Africa, the payment of retirement fund proceeds on premature death is governed by the Pension Funds Act of 1956. When a member of a retirement fund dies before reaching retirement age, the benefits are not automatically paid out according to the member's...
Retirement Visa’s available to South Africans in Europe
Have you ever thought that it would be nice to go and spend some time in Europe to enjoy your hard earned cash, experience other countries and cultures and generally do a whole lot of travelling without having to come back to South Africa every 3 to 6 months, but to...
Pensioner discounts, a retirement benefit
Want to share a pensioner discount with our readers: Please send an email to help@pensionfund.co.za with the details of the offer. Most of us do not feel old at 60 years old, but may in fact qualify for certain discounts based on our age. Remember to ask for pensioner...
Retirement investing strategies in your 20’s, 30’s and 50’s
What you need to consider when investing for retirement Target Amount You aim to have accumulated an amount that will afford you the lifestyle you deserve at your desired retirement age. This gives you a goal to work toward and should be discussed and calculated with...
10 Ways to improve your position for retirement as you approach 60 years old
Many people lost large portions of the retirement savings by investing in the Sharemax scheme which has highlighted the position you may find yourself in as you enter retirement age. The sharemax scheme may have been a monumental blunder by regulators and the NPA...
2 pot pension fund system discussed (video)
The 2 pot system has become extremely confusing for some people so a lengthy discission was had with financial planners and experts from Glacier by Sanlam, moderated by Balin Herman. This is by far the most comprehensive discussion with questions and answers from the...
Post retirement work opportunities
Photo by Vanessa Garcia There are many work opportunities available for retired people, whether you are a professional, an administrator, customer services, sales person, have a flair for the arts or simply good at something. The opportunities are literally...
How your prension fund proceeds are distrubuted if you die before retirement age
In South Africa, the payment of retirement fund proceeds on premature death is governed by the Pension Funds Act of 1956. When a member of a retirement fund dies before reaching retirement age, the benefits are not automatically paid out according to the member's...
Compound interest equation and comparison calculations
You will have heard how powerful compound interest is at building wealth but how do you calculate the future value of a savings account of, for example R10 000/year over 40 years if you reinvest the interest every month? Compound interest is an incredibly powerful...