Tag: life expectancy
Equities crucial to grow retirement savings in excess of inflation
The rise in life expectancy poses a significant challenge for individuals planning for retirement, necessitating a shift in the approach to financial preparedness. As people live longer, the duration of retirement increases, and with it, the financial demands.
Addressing healthcare inequities for persons with disabilities
The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that one in six people globally experience a significant disability. Worryingly, many of these individuals continue to suffer unmet health needs – especially those living in developing countries such as South Africa, and particularly in impoverished and rural areas.
Living to 100 and beyond – celebrating the 90 centenarian members
Our Research Intelligence team has released the findings of an inspiring study into the 90 centenarians (people aged 100 years old and older). This remarkable group of 90 individuals stand out among our 2.7 million of our members.
REVIEW | Gadgets of the year 2023 – Load shedding gadgets
Innovations kept coming in 2023 and load shedding continues in 2024. This drives my choice of the year’s best load shedding gadgets. I have selected the best of the year’s gadgets that made life more convenient, enjoyable and manageable to ease the power outages.
Megatrends impacting the future of retirement plans
Retirement planning has always been a crucial aspect of financial security for individuals and societies alike. However, in the face of rapid technological advancements, changing demographics, and evolving economic landscapes, retirement planning is undergoing a transformation.
Rules of thumb for young investors
An early start is at the heart of achieving sufficient financial resources for the lifestyle you desire for yourself and your family. It gives your investments more time to compound and grow. There are rules of thumb for younger investors who want to secure a strong financial future.
The Therapy of Markets
One of my privileges in life was to come to know and be friends with Dr. Nathaniel Branden (1930-2014), considered by many to be the father of the self-esteem movement.
‘Out-of-the-box’ thinking for employee benefits could ultimately improve retention and employee...
As the world shifts into a post-pandemic reality, companies are having to contend with immense changes that are redefining relationships with employees.
SA ranks 99th out of 165 jurisdictions in economic freedom
South Africa ranks 99th out of 165 countries and territories included in the Economic Freedom of the World - 2022 Annual Report, we have released in conjunction with Canada’s Fraser Institute. It can be noted that in 2000, South Africa ranked 47th on the list of countries analysed.
High economic growth is a matter of choice not chance or...
Free economies do not come about by chance. They are the result of the conscious creation of a business environment that is conducive to a high level of entrepreneurial activity and that has a minimum of bureaucratic red tape.
