Pension and Successfully plan your finances

On this page we have summarised the most important things about retirement planning for you. Start thinking about the future today and achieve goals such as financing your children's education, your own home and your pension. 

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AHV – where do I currently stand?

How high will my AHV pension be?

The amount of your AHV pension is as individual as your life story. Your future pension amount is determined by the length of your contributions and your average income. The AHV pension is calculated and paid out individually for each person - even for married couples.

Do you want to know the exact amount, tailored to your needs? Simply click through the form and we'll calculate it for you!

AHV

contribution period

The income you earned between the ages of 21 and retirement age is taken into account when calculating your AHV pension. The basic requirement for a maximum AHV pension is 44 years of contributions for men and 43 years of contributions for women. The minimum AHV pension is 1 francs; the maximum pension is 195 francs.

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married couple's pension

The AHV pension is calculated separately for each person. For this reason, income and childcare credits are divided between former and current spouses. This process is also known as splitting.

The AHV law stipulates that a married couple can receive a maximum of 3 francs together. This corresponds to 585 percent of the maximum individual pension. In this case, both pensions are reduced proportionately. This is called capping. The pensions are paid separately. If you would like to know how high your pension will be in your case, we recommend that you make a pension forecast.

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Provision situation

Provision situation

Gain an overview. Secure the future.

We will review your contributions to the 1st pillar and analyze your 2nd pillar, including potential purchases or forgotten balances.

In addition, we specifically close identified pension gaps with the 3rd pillar.

1st pillar (AHV / IV)
2nd pillar (pension fund)
3rd pillar (tied pension scheme)

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In the next step, we will review the evaluation together and clarify any open questions.

The 2nd Pillar: Pension Fund and BVG

  • Do I know how to read a BVG policy correctly? How do I identify gaps in my pension provision and how do I decide whether I can afford early retirement?
  • What is the pension fund coordination deduction? And what is a supplementary pension? What is included in the BVG insurance? And what does the abbreviation BVG actually mean? The occupational pension scheme (BVG) in Switzerland is a closed book for many people. With all the technical terms, that's no wonder. Nevertheless, it is important to deal with the topic in order to plan your finances successfully. Because the BVG forms the second pillar of your pension provision. And is therefore an important pillar of your financial security.
  • With the 2nd pillar, you as an employee and your employer contribute to your pension provision. With a good financial consultancy with tax planning You can save a lot of money during your retirement and during your retirement. 
  • Give us a call and we'll be happy to help. And you will receive your personalized explanations. Schedule an appointment for a free, no-obligation initial consultation to successfully plan your retirement and finances!
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The Third Pillar in Pension Provision

With the third pillar as voluntary self-provision, it is possible to supplement statutory provision. And you save taxes in the process! Depending on your retirement goals, the third pillar allows you to provide for the future as early as the age of 3. 

Tied self-provision (pillar 3a)

Pillar 3a allows you to accumulate savings with a bank or insurance company throughout your working life until retirement. accumulate.

Key features of Pillar 3a:

  • You can deposit a maximum amount into your account each year.
  • The interest rates are higher than on a savings account.
  • The contributions you pay can be deducted from taxes each year.
  • Certain conditions apply to the withdrawal of the credit.
  • When the balance is paid out, a one-time tax is due, which is based on the income at the time of withdrawal.

Unrestricted self-provision (pillar 3b)

Key features of Pillar 3b:

  • You can make any amount you want each year.
  • You must declare the saved balance in your tax return every year.
  • The credit must usually be taxed annually.
  • You can withdraw the money at any time.
  • You do not have to pay any additional taxes when you withdraw the money you have saved.

Have I properly insured my family?

Financial planning and security often go hand in hand. However, the combination of planning and insurance needs to be carefully considered.

Why an insurance solution and not a bank? Do I need insurance coverage?

3a products from banks and insurance companies: there are Similarities and differences. Banks and insurance companies are somehow similar. Financial matters, that is. I'm sure the pension products are exactly the same, right? Not quite.

There are similarities, but also striking differences in the 3a Solutions.

  • The similarities: You can take precautions, save taxes, but also have a supply restrictions
  • Banks and insurance companies must have the same statutory regulations retain.
  • Both providers allow you to select a specific Deduct the amount from your taxes.
  • And the following apply limited purchasing options of the saved funds: they can only be withdrawn for home ownership, emigration, starting self-employment or upon reaching retirement.

The differences: Risk protection and flexibility

With a 3a pension solution from an insurance company, insurance coverage for disability or death. Depending on your needs, in the event of disability, either a premium waiver is insured so that you can reach your savings goal in any case and/or a pension is paid out to cover any loss of income. If death is insured, a death benefit is paid out, which, for example, protects your family from the financial consequences of this stroke of fate or enables them to amortize the mortgage on their home.

This additional insurance cover costs money. Therefore, the premium for a 3a pension insurance policy is share of the insurance costs deducted from the savings deposit. This means that, unlike a 3a product at a bank, not the entire amount is invested for retirement provision.

With an insurance company, you take out a preventive policy with a fixed contract duration - usually until retirement age - and commit to paying in a certain amount regularly. In return, this gives you the guarantee that you will successfully plan and safely achieve your pension goals. With pension products, premium breaks are possible and the premiums can also be adjusted to changing needs. With a bank, there is no obligation to make regular payments. Achieving your pension goal therefore depends on your discipline.

You now know the general similarities and differences. But that's not all. Within one provider there are different products that can be selected and adapted to your individual needs and requirements.

Therefore We are happy to assist you. and explain the advantages and disadvantages to you.

Is there such a thing as a fourth pillar?

Yes, there is a fourth pillar in the form of private investments. Anyone who comes into contact with the financial roadmap during financial consulting will deal with the topic of wealth accumulation.

For a fourth pillar to be effective, it's crucial that contributions are made very early in life. To achieve this, especially for our children, there are various ideas:

  • The parents or godparents establish a designated investment account in the child's name. You can find out how to do this with the [information/document/etc.]. Wealth Compass. 
  • Parents often use child benefits to build an investment, such as an ETF. This can also be earmarked for retirement savings, but often a specific purpose like education is chosen. If less is needed for university studies or a semester abroad, the remaining capital can still be transferred by the now-adult child to a Pillar 3a or 3b account. It's important to be aware of the respective maximum contribution limits.
  • Finally, even a State fund to provide every newborn citizen with a deposit earmarked for retirement savings This can be done, which is interesting due to the long investment horizon.

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