DANIEL BAINES: Drawing retirement savings early has heavy tax implications

09 February 2020 - 00:25 By Daniel Baines

If you have savings in your retirement fund, you may be tempted to withdraw them before you reach retirement age. Ideally it is a temptation you should avoid as it will seriously compromise your ability to retire comfortably. It may also have severe tax implications...

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