Average living annuity drawdown rate lowest in five years
The marginal decrease in the average drawdown rate is noteworthy because it occurred in an environment of rising living costs, says ASISA.
The marginal decrease in the average drawdown rate is noteworthy because it occurred in an environment of rising living costs, says ASISA.
Earlier counselling can help members to make more sustainable financial choices, allowing them to embrace retirement with less stress and greater financial integrity.
Simply setting an initial low percentage drawdown and hoping for the best is unlikely to result in a stable income in real terms, ASSA finds.
Asisa says it is encouraging that the 2.5% to 5% drawdown rate made up the biggest income band by number of policies.