As the world’s leading investment manager and financial market journalist, I am here to guide you through the complex world of tjänstepensionen. For most people, their tjänstepension is a significant source of income in retirement, and for high-income earners, it becomes even more crucial. However, navigating the various rules, conditions, and irrevocable choices can be overwhelming.
Before diving into this article, I recommend reading the first part of Placera’s series on pension withdrawals.
Identifying Your Tjänstepension Plans
In today’s dynamic work environment, it is rare to stay at the same company or even in the same industry throughout your career. This means many of us have multiple tjänstepension plans from different employers, each possibly governed by different collective agreements or private pension solutions.
To determine your tjänstepension plans, you can visit the Min Pension website. Once you know which companies manage your pension funds, you can visit their websites to understand the details and conditions.
Choosing Between Two Years, Lifetime, or Something in Between
When deciding how long you want to withdraw your tjänstepension over, it is crucial to carefully consider your options since this decision is irreversible.
The trend is towards shorter withdrawal periods, even as we live longer and healthier lives. If you have had short-term employment with minimal funds in one or a few companies, a short payment period may be preferable to avoid insignificant monthly amounts or fixed fees depleting your capital.
However, when a substantial part of your tjänstepension is at stake, it is essential to consider your future financial needs as a vibrant 80-year-old. You will likely want to afford gifts for your grandchildren, indulge in good food, and enjoy pleasant experiences even in your later years.
The Pension Authority and pension companies often receive calls from tearful retirees who forgot they opted for a short payment period, an income that proves crucial even five or ten years into retirement.
Generally, you can choose payment periods ranging from 2 or 5 years to 20 or 30 years, or lifetime, depending on the insurance company and any collective agreements you belong to. Most people benefit from a lifetime pension, with women benefiting more due to their longer life expectancy.
The difference between a five-year and lifetime payment becomes more significant if you cross the threshold for state income tax, as taking out a large sum over a short period may result in higher taxes for less pension funds. In the next part of Placera’s series on pension withdrawals, you can learn about taxes.
Opting for a significant portion of your tjänstepension as a lifetime payment can act as insurance if you live a long life. Choosing a 20-year payment, close to the estimated lifespan after 65, may provide slightly higher monthly pension amounts. You can check your projections with Min Pension’s forecasting tool. Still, it begs the question of whether it is worth forgoing over a decade of monthly payments.
Those who pass away shortly after retirement lose out on lifetime payments unless they have survivor benefits that pass on the funds to their loved ones.
Understanding Survivor Benefits
Survivor benefits can significantly reduce your pension, so it is not a decision to make lightly. It is recommended for individuals whose dependents rely on their income.
Survivor benefits vary among different agreements and insurance companies for tjänstepension. It is essential to determine whether you need to actively choose survivor benefits or opt-out.
How Do Pension Companies Calculate Your Payments?
Two factors determine your monthly payments for a lifetime tjänstepension: the insurance company’s estimate of your lifespan and the projected return rate. The assumed lifespan is an average for all savers, regardless of gender.
You can find lifespan assumptions on each insurance company’s website or on Konsumenternas.se, where there are comparisons for all insurance companies within collective agreement tjänstepension.
The current average lifespan assumption ranges from about 19 to 26 years after turning 65, with significant differences based on certain collective agreements expecting shorter lifespans. A shorter projected lifespan leads to higher monthly payments. The assumed lifespan may also vary between genders.
The other factor affecting your tjänstepension payments is the projected return rate used by the insurance company. If this rate is low, your payments will increase as you age. If the rate is high, the initial payments will be higher but may not increase as much. Overestimating the return rate could result in reduced monthly payments.
Both the return rate and lifespan assumptions can change during the payment period, impacting the size of your monthly payments.
Withdraw All at Once or Gradually?
If you have multiple tjänstepension plans, you can choose to withdraw one or more over a few years and the rest as a lifetime payment. It is advisable to begin with the smaller funds over a shorter period.
Assuming insurance companies are conservative in their calculations, a high return rate and short lifespan assumption may be preferable. Consider these factors when choosing a tjänstepension for life.
Are Insurance Companies Motivated for Longer Withdrawals?
Insurance companies may have a vested interest in assuming a long lifespan and low return rates. Opting for a mutual insurance company can mitigate conflicts of interest. Remember, the goal is to secure your financial future in retirement.
By making informed decisions about your tjänstepension, you can maximize your retirement income and ensure financial stability in your later years. It’s essential to understand the various options available and choose the best strategy based on your individual circumstances. Remember, your tjänstepension is a vital aspect of your retirement planning, so make informed choices today for a secure tomorrow.
At vilken ålder bör du ta ut din tjänstepension?
Den första frågan du bör ställa dig när du funderar på när du ska börja inkassera din tjänstepension är när du kan göra det som tidigast. Det beror på vilket kollektivavtal eller vilken privat tjänstepensionslösning du har.
För de flesta tjänstepensioner gäller att du kan börja plocka ut dem som tidigast vid 55 års ålder, alltså flera år före den allmänna pensionen. Inom vissa tjänstepensioner finns specialvillkor som kan påverka ditt uttag.
Måste man ansöka om pengarna?
Vissa tjänstepensioner betalar ut pengar automatiskt när du fyller 65 år, medan i andra fall kan du behöva ansöka hos pensionsbolaget för att få dina utbetalningar. Om du fortsätter arbeta efter 65 eller vill skjuta på uttaget av din tjänstepension måste du i de flesta fall kontakta pensionsbolaget för att göra ändringar.
Dra dig inte för att ta risk
När du når 55 år kan risken dras ned i sparandet för vissa pensionslösningar. Det kan vara fördelaktigt att se över risknivån och eventuellt göra andra val för att maximera avkastningspotentialen i ditt sparande.
Den enskilt viktigaste faktorn för en högre pension
Att arbeta längre kan göra underverk för din pension. Genom att arbeta extra år kan din allmänna pension öka med sju till åtta procent per år enligt Pensionsmyndigheten. Att jobba längre kan också minska utbetalningstiden och göra det ekonomiskt fördelaktigt att ta ut pensionen senare i livet.
Ta ut tidigt och investera själv
För erfarna investerare kan det vara lockande att ta ut delar av sin pension tidigt för att själv investera pengarna. Det är viktigt att ha kunskap om sparande och finansmarknaden samt att ta hänsyn till skatt vid sådana beslut.
Finns det en poäng att ”bidragsplanera”?
Om du har en låg pension kan det vara värt att överväga att ta ut högre pension under kort tid för att kvalificera dig för exempelvis bostadstillägg och billigare äldreboende. Det är dock viktigt att noggrant planera och räkna på konsekvenserna av sådana beslut.
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