So you’ve heard about RA’s, aka Retirement Annuities, and you know that they are highly recommended by financial advisors to invest in in order to make sure you can retire comfortably. But is a RA really a good option? What exactly is lurking underneath the glamorous “Tax Savings” that gets promoted everywhere?
Retirement annuities in South Africa have quickly become one of the most controversial topics, especially amongst the more experienced investors. So in today’s video, I am going to break open and analyze exactly what the benefits and concerns of a RA are, and at the end, I will give you my personal verdict and recommendation on whether or not you should consider investing in a RA based on my own conclusion.
So if you want to start investing in a RA or if you are already invested in one but you are unsure if you should continue, then make sure to watch this video all the way to the end so that you can make your own, unbiased, informed decision. And by the way, when I talk about Retirement Annuities in this video, I am also talking about pension and provident funds, as they are all essentially the same thing. Okay, so let’s klap it!
Youtube Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:31 Benefits of a Retirement Annuity in South Africa
01:45 Benefit 1
03:09 Benefit 2
03:50 Benefit 3
04:08 Benefit 4
05:30 Benefit 5
07:33 Benefit 6
08:36 Drawbacks of a Retirement Annuity in South Africa
08:45 Drawback 1
11:08 Drawback 2
12:28 Drawback 3
13:22 Drawback 4
13:55 Final Verdict
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As life expectancy increases and the cost of living rises, it is becoming increasingly important to invest in your retirement. One of the popular options for retirement investment in South Africa is a Retirement Annuity (RA). However, before you jump into an RA, it is important to weigh the pros and cons so that you can make an informed decision.
Pros of Retirement Annuities
Tax Benefits: One of the biggest benefits of investing in an RA is the tax savings. You can claim up to 27.5% of your taxable income as a deduction for contributions to an RA. This deduction limit is capped at R350,000 per year. In addition to this, all investment returns earned in an RA are not subject to any tax.
Compounding Interest: Retirement Annuities have a long-term investment horizon, which allows your investments to grow substantially because of compounding returns. This means that the longer you remain invested in the RA, the more your investments will grow.
Protection Of Capital: Retirement Annuities provide protection of capital. The funds invested in an RA are protected against your creditors in the event of insolvency, protection against losing the funds in a divorce settlement and protection against seizure by the state.
Cons Of Retirement Annuities
Restricted Access To Capital: Your funds in the RA are not easily accessible until you reach retirement age. If you need to access your funds before that time, you will have to pay significant penalties which can significantly reduce the value of your investment.
Low returns: Some Retirement Annuities have high investment fees and management fees which can reduce your overall returns.
Market Risk: Retirement Annuities are exposed to market risks, meaning that the value of your investments can fluctuate based on the performance of the investments within the underlying portfolio.
Final Thoughts
In conclusion, Retirement Annuities can be a great way to save for your retirement, and they offer significant tax benefits. They are also low-risk investments that protect your funds against insolvency, divorce, and state seizure. However, it is important to weigh the pros and cons before making a decision on investing in a Retirement Annuity. You should also consider other options such as tax-free savings accounts, unit trusts, and property investments, among others. A qualified financial advisor can assist you in finding the best investment option based on your individual needs and goals.
Hey bro, did you do your CCS in Vaal with Rochelle ?
Hi Pieter, I am 60 years old and while still working will be shopping soon for life annuity. There are many offerings out there but since not all sites provide calculators it's difficult for me to compare them. Have you come across a life annuity which you could recommend or do you know of some site which does have that kind of info. All I need is which annuity pays the highest pension in exchange for X amount of money.
This is excellent content. Such a well prepared script, keep up the quality Pieter.
I contacted Sygnia and they sent me some documentation concerning retirement annuity. i couldnt understand anything on those documents. a video on which options work would help
Excellent explanation. A 25 year old must go for lowest cost and max risk using 25% property limit, 45 % offshore (high growth counties and sectors) and 75% equities and no fixed income. See the low cost Nedgroup Core Accelarated fund if you do not have time to select specialist funds. As an Investment advisor I also make use of Section 10C (tax treatment of excess contributions) to get the tax rate on annuity income to 0%.
Thank you for the great informative video. I want to cancel my RA and invest in stocks/ shares…is it a good idea?
Thank you for this
How do you calculate the effective annual cost % of an RAF? Is it the annual fees divided by opening or closing market value of the fund? I've tried to calculate my % but I don't get a consistent % for different periods. My advisor has said that my EAC is 0.8% plus vat but I would like to actually check the calculation using my annual statement which shows the annual cost/fees.
I have RA with Old mutual and i want to move it. Is it possible or i should open another RA on another investment company?
Thank you for the well researched and considered advice.
Thank you for the advice! Re the estate duty example, do you only pay estate duty tax it your net worth is R3.5m+?
Great video! I agree that an RA should be only a part of your planning for retirement rather than your entire retirement plan. The tax savings are great though and a potential contribution from your employer increases the appeal. My company has recently changed their policy to match our RA contribution up until a certain %. This guarantees a 100% return on investment which makes it even more appealing.
Appreciated bro
Love from Namibia