Switzerland Pillar 3a
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Women: Think about your retirement provision if working part-time work or taking a career break
Part-time work and employment interruptions are key reasons why women invest less in Pillar 3a, according to a new study by Credit Suisse. However, it is particularly important for them to increase their exposure to this pillar in order to compensate for the loss of the AHV and BVG pension due to reduced contributions.
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Retirement provision for single moms: Four tips so that you can lead a self-determined life in retirement
Women with children are aware of the importance of saving for their retirement. This is shown by a recent Credit Suisse study. But less than half of single women with children pay regularly into Pillar 3a – probably due in part to being on a tight budget – with correspondingly negative consequences for their retirement provision. We provide four tips on how you can provide for more financial independence in your old age.
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Pillar 3a: Women with children and women without children save differently for their retirement
According to a new pension study by Credit Suisse, women in dual-income couples are aware of the importance of their retirement provision. However, those with children are more likely to pay into pillar 3a than those without. This is the case even though on average the mothers have lower disposable income. What is the cause of this surprising finding?
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Open several Pillar 3a accounts and possibly save taxes as a result
People who pay their pension capital into different Pillar 3a accounts can save taxes in many cantons, because the capital can then be withdrawn gradually over several years. We reveal how many accounts it's worth having and over what period you can withdraw your capital.
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Tied pension provision: Young women would have excellent prospects of a good retirement provision
Many young, single women do not save much for retirement, even though they would have the financial means to do so. But this is important, especially when you consider possible career breaks later on. People who pay into the third pillar early and regularly can reduce pension gaps and maintain their usual standard of living in old age. Tied pension provision also provides opportunities for saving taxes and building wealth.
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Women would pay more into pillar 3a – if they could
Lower incomes and more part-time employment are the main reasons that women pay into Pillar 3a less frequently than men. A current Credit Suisse study shows that, all things being equal, women would pay more into their private pension provision than men.
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Multiple savings with Pillar 3a
Significant tax savings can be achieved with Pillar 3a since the government provides tax incentives for deposits and payouts in order to promote 3a savings. With some skillful planning, you can enjoy multiple savings. We'll show you how.
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Pillar 3a – Maximum Amounts for 2019
Old Age and Survivors' Insurance (AHV) and employee benefits insurance (BVG) only cover 60 to 70 percent of the previous household income after retirement. Those who do not want to give up their accustomed standard of living in their old age should therefore contribute to Pillar 3a every year.
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Handelszeitung: Major Comparison of Pillar 3a Securities
Credit Suisse has been rated as "good" in the Handelszeitung's major comparison of Pillar 3a securities. The CSA Mixta-BVG Basic investment group was one of the products to top the ratings. This is the fourth year in a row that Credit Suisse has come out on top.
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AHV Contribution Gaps – Everything You Need to Know
Anyone with gaps in their contributions to the Federal Old Age and Survivors' Insurance (AHV) will end up receiving a lower pension. So, how do these much-feared contribution gaps actually come about? How do you spot them and what can you do about them?
