Pension Planning Forum
Join South African retirees and professionals sharing real experiences with living annuities, provident fund payouts, SARS tax directives, and the two-pot system. Get clear, practical guidance for your post-career finances.
Martin R.
Retired educator · Cape Town
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Real questions from South African retirees and professionals navigating pension payouts, living annuities, and the two-pot system.
Posted by Thabo M. · 2 hours ago
I submitted my tax directive application on Monday through the SARS online portal. Has anyone else waited longer than five working days? My fund administrator says they cannot release the savings pot portion until the directive is approved.
Posted by Elsa van der Merwe · 1 day ago
I am 63 and reviewing my annual drawdown. My advisor suggests 6.5% but I worry about capital erosion over the next 20 years. What are other members using, and how do you factor in medical scheme increases?
Posted by Sipho Dlamini · 2 days ago
My provident fund pays out in March. The lump sum after tax is substantial, but I am torn between settling my bond and using the full amount to secure a guaranteed monthly income. Any advice from members who faced the same decision?
Posted by Lerato N. · 3 days ago
I am retiring at the end of the year and my employer covers 60% of my medical aid. Once I resign, the full premium falls on me. How do members budget for this jump, and are there schemes that offer better rates for retirees?
Posted by Annelie R. · 4 days ago
I have two living annuities and a retirement annuity. My will is up to date, but I am unsure how the nomination forms interact with the will. Can the beneficiaries be changed without affecting the tax position?
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