Whatever your life story is, whatever the history, no matter how bad it may seem, it can change for the better.
What are the stupid questions you are afraid to ask when it comes to your retirement planning? What are the things you think you are supposed to know and be comfortable with when it comes to your retirement fund? If you look back over the span of your career, what are the things you would have done differently to make better provisions for your retirement?
Pensions for Palookas is written as a conversation starter. It provides readers with a better understanding of how their retirement fund works and the things they need to be aware of when constructing a retirement plan. This book is not meant to replace the sound advice of a skilled financial advisor, but is rather meant to help readers prepare for the conversations they will have with their advisors and other stakeholders in crafting a retirement plan that best suits their tailored needs and wants.
The goal of Pensions for Palookas is to assist readers to take control of their retirement planning today by equipping them with the knowledge to ask the right questions when consulting with fund trustees, principal officers, the HR department of employers and financial advisors. You control your retirement destiny and you owe it to yourself to put yourself in the best position to make informed decisions regarding your retirement plan.
Brett Ladouce is an Advocate of the High Court. He is a pension lawyer working at a leading financial services company. Adv. Ladouce obtained his B.Proc and LLB degrees from Nelson Mandela University as well as an MBA from Stellenbosch University and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning from the University of the Free State. He has more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry as a legal advisor, product manager, senior development manager, compliance officer and as the managing director of a financial services provider.
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