In an article by Richard Ford in The Times he highlights how “baby boomers are spearheading a social revolution that will force companies to recognise the benefits of a gradual withdrawal from the world of work, rather than a sudden cut-off retirement date.” Ros Altmann, a former director-general of Saga ( a firm that focuses […]
Read More“South Africans are failing when it comes to financial wellness”. “The impact of not preserving retirement savings is devastating” South Africans’ dreams of a comfortable retirement face a gloomy reality. Research shows only 6% of South Africans will afford to retire comfortably. About 85% of retirement fund members believe they have insufficient capital to retire, […]
Read MoreMany of us don’t want to look at what retirement means for us. Either we have glorified visions of idyllic walks along golden beaches, in far-off destinations, sipping exotic cocktails or horror visions of sitting alone in an old-age home waiting to die. What is the reality and why do we avoid looking at it? […]
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Expats working in South Africa have seen their spending power fluctuate wildly in recent years, thanks to a weakening rand, but their saving habits do not seem to be helping to improve their position. Around nine in 10 of those who are working abroad and have sought advice from the deVere Group since the start of the […]
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