{"id":12803,"date":"2021-06-28T13:47:32","date_gmt":"2021-06-28T13:47:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourlifeassist.co.za\/sizani\/tips-to-start-your-planning-for-retirement\/"},"modified":"2021-06-28T14:29:39","modified_gmt":"2021-06-28T14:29:39","slug":"tips-to-start-your-planning-for-retirement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourlifeassist.co.za\/sizani\/tips-to-start-your-planning-for-retirement\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to Start Your Planning for Retirement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s never too early to start saving for retirement \u2013 but if you\u2019ve left it a little late, don\u2019t panic! Here are some tips to help you save towards a financially secure future.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you don\u2019t have a lot to save, starting small is better than not saving at all. Any amount of savings helps. Saving a little each month can make a big difference, as long as you\u2019re consistent. This will also help you get into a habit of saving.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t cash in your savings when you change jobs. If you have a pension or provident fund attached to one job, don\u2019t withdraw it and spend it \u2013 rather have it moved over to your next employer or invest it privately in an appropriate retirement funding investment, and keep saving.<\/li>\n<li>If you don\u2019t have a pension or provident fund, start contributing to a retirement annuity. 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