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Have you saved enough for retirement?

10 January 2019

Even mid-career, retirement may seem like a distant prospect, and not a high priority amid the busyness of day-to-day living. But retirement can be expensive, and the best way to be ready for it is to start early. So how do you know if you're on track?

Longevity and health are major obstacles in South Africa’s retirement crisis

12 December 2018

Most South Africans rate their health as very good or above average, but underestimate their life expectancy. Most have also not thought about dementia or Alzheimer’s nor started planning to protect themselves from the impact of this disease in old age. This is according to Just Retirement Insights, independent research commissioned by Just in which South Africans between the ages of 55 and 85 years in the major metropolitan areas were interviewed.

Overcoming challenges facing Africa’s pension systems

10 December 2018

Africa’s youthful population and growing middle class are generally considered positive investment themes for the continent, but will African pension systems be able to serve this youthful cohort when they inevitably grow old?