Parallels between running a marathon and retirement

Parallels between running a marathon and retirement Let’s kick off the comparison with a quote by Ryan Holmes – “You can run a sprint or you can run a marathon but you can’t sprint a marathon.” The same principle can be applied to saving for retirement. Training to...

Opportunity or threat? Infrastructure investments and Regulation 28

On 26 February 2021, National Treasury released a proposal to amend Regulation 28 of the Pension Funds Act to make it easier for pension funds to invest in infrastructure projects. This raised concerns that government could force pension fund members to invest in...

Save now or retire never

Life happens, but if you have a flexible plan, with some non-negotiables, you’ll be able to meet your investment dreams. – By Stephen Katzenellenbogen – NFB Private Wealth Management Moneyweb link I have, for quite a while, thought about the importance of...

TFSAs – maximising retirement income, minimising estate duty

Author: Paul Hutchinson Sales Manager | Investec Tax free savings accounts (TFSAs) are a great initiative from government to encourage savings in South Africa. Jaco van Tonder,1 Advisor Services Director at Investec Asset Management, has previously discussed how to...