Financial pressure shapes South Africans’ views on two-pot options
Survey finds that 57% are comfortable with having access to their savings, while 29% are concerned about the impact on their long-term savings.
Survey finds that 57% are comfortable with having access to their savings, while 29% are concerned about the impact on their long-term savings.
In September, Sanlam received more than 83 000 withdrawal claims, with most coming from members aged 35 to 44, many of whom had a replacement ratio below 50%.
SARS has processed more than 1.2 million tax directives for savings component withdrawals, paying out R21.4 billion to fund members.
Common law marriage doesn’t exist in South Africa, leaving cohabiting couples vulnerable in estate and tax matters. A cohabitation or universal partnership agreement can offer crucial financial protection.
More than 60% of two-pot withdrawal applicants have come from low-income groups, according to Momentum’s latest figures.