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How much is JustEnough in retirement for dementia sufferers?

How much is JustEnough in retirement for dementia sufferers?

18 September 2017

Dementia has overtaken AIDS to become the second biggest killer after cancer, according to the World Health Organisation, and there is no cure in sight. A degenerative condition affecting the brain, dementia primarily affects the elderly, resulting in memory loss, impaired communication skills and an inability to make simple decisions. The increase in dementia highlights the need to make the right provisions in retirement.

From 1960 to 2030: hindsight and foresight in SA’s retirement industry

From 1960 to 2030: hindsight and foresight in SA’s retirement industry

06 September 2017

When Sanlam’s former chairman Desmond Smith joined the group in the 1960s, the working world could not have been more different. Back then you had to earn more than R100 a month before the company would permit you to marry. And you had to earn R120 a month before you could own a car!

Steps approved to action Retirement Fund Reform

Steps approved to action Retirement Fund Reform

01 September 2017

The next significant step in Government’s reformation of the retirement fund industry was taken last week (25 August 2017) and will see the implementation of the final retirement funds default regulations on 1 September 2017. Existing funds, however, have until 1 March 2019 to comply.

Newly announced retirement funds default regulations will steer South Africans’ retirement outcomes in the right direction

Newly announced retirement funds default regulations will steer South Africans’ retirement outcomes in the right direction

30 August 2017

The announcement of the new retirement fund default regulations by Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba aim to improve members’ retirement outcomes by helping them to make more appropriate decisions.

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Proposed extension of provident fund deadline must be used to educate members on positive impact

Proposed extension of provident fund deadline must be used to educate members on positive impact

29 August 2017
Struggling in retirement at the cost of a legacy

Struggling in retirement at the cost of a legacy

25 August 2017
Gender inequality in retirement – till death us do part

Gender inequality in retirement – till death us do part

04 August 2017
Liberty launches Agile 2

Liberty launches Agile 2

31 July 2017
Planning and dedication required to meet retirement goals

Planning and dedication required to meet retirement goals

20 July 2017
Empower yourselves now to avoid retirement cliff, Old Mutual urges South Africans

Empower yourselves now to avoid retirement cliff, Old Mutual urges South Africans

05 July 2017
A new way of looking at retirement income

A new way of looking at retirement income

26 June 2017
Investing in the future doesn’t have to be at the expense of living your best life today

Investing in the future doesn’t have to be at the expense of living your best life today

20 June 2017