Retirement Annuity FAQ

Can I get my Sanlam RA paid out in full?

Can I get my Sanlam RA paid out in full (matures 1 April 2014, I turn 56 that day)? I know the rule is that you can only withdraw 1/3 as a cash lump sum and that the rest must be used to purchase a li...

How will my Sanlam annuities be taxed?

I'm turning 55 in September 2104 . My wife and I work for a big company and both have more than 30 years' service and both contribute extra to the pension fund. I was thinking of making use of the o...

Changes in pension fund and retirement annuity deductions explained

Current pension fund and retirement annuity deductions compared to new deductions show calculations of R300 000 remuneration, 15% total employer and employee contributions. Retirement annuity, R1 750...

Is it possible to transfer a living annuity to another administrator?

Can I transfer a living annuity to another administrator, and if so, what are the cost implications? I read the article in the Personal Finance section of The Star (8 March) about the risks with li...

When can I take my retirement annuity pay-out as a lump sum?

I would like to know that when my retirement annuity pays out when I'm 55 and the amount is plus minus R100 000, can I take the retirement annuity pay-out as a lump sum or will I have to buy a living...

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