Updated
Updated · Daily Maverick · Sep 8
Glacier by Sanlam's Stoffberg Gives 7 Retirement Tips, Urges Saving Above 10%
Updated
Updated · Daily Maverick · Sep 8

Glacier by Sanlam's Stoffberg Gives 7 Retirement Tips, Urges Saving Above 10%

1 articles · Updated · Daily Maverick · Sep 8

Summary

  • Seven tips from Glacier by Sanlam’s Waldette Stoffberg center on starting retirement saving early, with even small contributions in your 20s compounding over time.
  • Contributions below 10% of salary may fall short of retirement goals, she said, urging workers to raise pension-fund savings where employers allow annual increases.
  • A retirement annuity can add tailored investment options, while younger savers can generally take a longer-term view and tolerate more short-term market swings.
  • Stoffberg also recommends a “Save. Boost. Preserve.” approach—start early, top up annually for tax benefits, and move pension money into preservation funds when changing jobs.
  • The broader message is that time is a key retirement-planning asset, and a qualified financial adviser can help match savings, risk tolerance and income goals.

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