24/03/2021
What are Umbrella funds?
What are Umbrella (group) Schemes - Tau9 Retirement Resolutions
All funds aim to provide your employees with the financial safety they need going into the future.
03/03/2021
https://tau9retirementresolutions.com/2021/03/employee-retirement-planning/
10 ways to help your employees with retirement planning - Tau9 Retirement Resolutions
Retirement planning as an individual is already a tough ask, especially when it comes to putting away enough that you can live comfortably on. As an employer you should do your best to help aid your employees in ensuring they can plan and plan efficiently.
04/02/2021
https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2021-02-03-retirement-funds-do-the-benefits-outweigh-the-risks/
Business Maverick: Retirement funds: Do the benefits outweigh the risks?
It is often argued that there is no real tax benefit to investing in a retirement fund, because while contributions are tax-deductible, the resultant annuity is taxable. Does it then make sense to invest in a retirement fund, considering the restrictions imposed on these funds by Regulation 28?
03/02/2021
Our financial diet is different. It may be prompted by the overspending and excess spending of the year end break all justified of course. The difference is that we are not cutting back to lose the excess, we are forced to cut back due to financial unavailability. I could talk about the psychology and frequency of financial unavailability, it is endemic in the world.
Financial diet and why this view will help you - Tau9 Retirement Resolutions
Thinking of your budget as a financial diet may help you create a better mindset as well as a better budget moving forward.
25/01/2021
An intense and relevant article. One swallow does not make a summer, this single article should not be the only factor when determining asset allocation decisions for individuals. It is an indicator that we should be aware of market forces and ensure our investment strategy is resilient to change and market volatility.
Pandemic-Era Central Banking Is Creating Bubbles Everywhere
Cheap money provided by central banks has been inflating assets and reshaping how we save, invest, and spend. So what’s…
29/05/2020
https://www.iol.co.za/personal-finance/3-positive-steps-for-pension-fund-members-19789760
3 positive steps for pension fund members
As of this week, South Africans who are members of a pension fund will start to feel the impact of three new regulations on their retirement savings.
26/04/2020
https://businesstech.co.za/news/wealth/391779/the-pros-and-cons-of-moving-your-retirement-savings-to-another-provider/
The pros and cons of moving your retirement savings to another provider
As a consequence of the lockdown in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, many South Africans are suffering a reduction of income, some are losing their jobs altogether. This will impact their lives in a variety of ways, notes Brett Mackay, Investment Consultant at 10X Investments.
25/04/2020
https://businesstech.co.za/news/wealth/392019/how-long-it-takes-and-how-much-you-need-to-invest-to-get-to-a-r10-million-retirement/
How long it takes to get to a R10 million retirement – and how much you need to invest
By focusing on the factors you can control, and implementing small changes to your spending and saving habits, financial freedom is within reach, notes Adriaan Pask, chief investment officer at PSG Wealth.
05/09/2019
Retirement is a scary thought for many people and not many know about the do's and don'ts when it comes to saving for retirement.
Here are 8 common mistakes people make when it comes to retirement.
8 Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Retirement (Without Even Knowing It)
One of the best ways to prepare for retirement is to avoid making mistakes that can sabotage your efforts. Here are eight mistakes to avoid for a more prosperous future.