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Starting a new job is a big change
Making decisions that affect your future self is easier if you know what matters most to you and what your goals are.
Keeping your savings invested in your retirement fund, instead of spending them, means they can keep growing.
Retirement brings big life changes. Being informed and getting support will help you make the right decisions for you.
Getting the most out of your retirement fund benefits and savings.
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this video which shows how having the right support and advice can help you plan and achieve your shorter term and longer term goals
you can take control of your future by building your retirement picture. Explore your retirement in seven fun steps
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Make sure you’re saving enough every month
Tip!
Add to your retirement savings and increase the amount you’re saving whenever you can, like when you get a pay increase.
Keep your retirement savings invested whenever you change jobs
Important: if you’ve been retrenched or are struggling financially after leaving your employer and are thinking about withdrawing your retirement savings in cash, it’s a good idea to speak to a qualified financial adviser. They can help you draw up a financial plan that helps you through your financial challenges and can also help you keep your retirement savings invested for your future self.
Find out what pension you can expect one day by exploring My Retirement Picture
How do investments affect your retirement savings?
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It’s important to understand your retirement fund and your employer’s fund benefits
Your member booklet or benefit schedule has the details of the benefits and options that are specific to your employer or fund, including the following information:
- Available investment portfolios
- Percentages you can choose from to save for retirement every month (contribution rates)
- Available insurance benefits
- How to increase the amount you’re saving towards retirement or how to add to your retirement
You can get your member booklet from your human resources department.
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Your retirement savings decision
How can you protect your retirement fund savings for your future self when you change jobs?
You can keep your money invested.
To help you decide, find out more about your options when leaving your employer:
Where can I find out how much I’ve saved with Alexforbes?
Sign up or log in to our website to get this information.
You can also visit the app store to download our app.
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When you’re no longer earning a salary at the end of your working life, you can use your savings in your retirement fund to buy a pension that will give you regular income. Your employer has provided you with a provident or pension fund.
How does a retirement fund work?
Every month, you, your employer or both make contributions to your fund.
These contributions are saved towards your retirement. You can use your retirement savings to buy a pension that will give you a regular income in retirement.
How much your pension will be depends on:
how much you or your employer contribute during your working life
how investments have performed
whether you keep your retirement savings invested instead of taking them in cash when you change jobs
the cost of buying a pension when you retire
A benefit statement shows:
how much you’ve saved so far for retirement
the pension you can expect based on the information we have about you
Here’s an explanation of your benefit statement.
View your benefit statement by logging onto the Alexforbes website or by downloading the AF app on the Apple App Site or the Google Play Store.
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