For many women, the path from receiving a first salary to securing a comfortable retirement can feel like a long uphill journey. Factors like the gender pay gap, single parenthood and extended family responsibilities, and
Retrenchment is more than just losing your job. It can be a deeply destabilising experience that affects your income and savings for years to come. For many South Africans, the biggest question is: What happens
There’s a moment in every career when you should stop asking, “How much have I saved for my retirement?” and start asking, “What now?”.Retirement isn’t the end of your financial journey; it’s the beginning of
The introduction of the two-pot pension fund system marked a significant shift for fund administrators, requiring them to engage directly with fund members rather than solely with employer groups. In the case of financial advisory
In this era of unprecedented wealth accumulation, long-term, strategic estate planning has become essential for high-net-worth (HNW) families aiming to secure intergenerational wealth transfer effectively and sustainably.This is the view of Godwin Magosha, a Fiduciary
As retirement approaches, many people reduce their risk profile by shifting their pension investments to more conservative assets like bonds and money market. However, this traditional strategy, though designed to protect against market volatility, can
The two-pot retirement system, designed to balance immediate financial needs with long-term retirement savings goals, has sparked unprecedented engagement among retirement fund members.Geoff Baars, Group Executive Director at advisory firm, NMG Benefits, notes, “The first
There’s been an increasing number of several big employee benefit fund administrators exiting the market, and employers are encouraged to build relationships with administrators that are committed to being long-term partners – particularly when it
Planning for retirement can be a daunting task, but with the right investment choices, South Africans can ensure a comfortable and financially secure future. Whether you are just starting your career or approaching retirement age,
