Microsoft Will Shut Down Skype In May 2025
So long, Skype. It was nice chatting with you.
Safe Haven Of Roodepoort Retirement Home Now A Crime Hotspot Overrun By Drug Abuse And Sex Work
The City of Johannesburg has neglected to remove unlawful occupants and upkeep the facility, forcing elderly residents to fend for themselves.
Rafael Nadal Announced Retirement From Tennis With A Video That’ll Make You Tear Up
Nadal won an impressive 22 Grand Slam singles titles and claimed 14 French Open titles. He achieved a gold medal at the Olympics in 2008 and has won the Australian Open twice.
Camila Giorgi’s Retirement From Tennis Is Becoming More Scandalous By The Minute
Her already titillating retirement took an even more scandalous turn when her landlord accused her of stealing tons of furniture and not paying rent.
Wednesday Morning Spice
China’s ‘gross’ work outfit rebellion, Zuma’s ill-health sparks concerns, Greece’s capital turns an orange hue with dust clouds from North Africa, Six arrests after violence at St George’s Day, and Hunters die after contracting The Zombie Deer Virus.
Prolific Gang of Elderly Armed Robbers In Their 60s And 70s Arrested In Italy
Another planned robbery was scuppered because the 66-year-old gang member was having ‘incontinence issues’ and needed an operation on his prostate.
South Africa’s New Pension System – What Exactly Is The ‘Two-Pot’ System
Perhaps the best advice has always been to not keep all your eggs in one pot.
Which Country Has The Best Pension System In The World
The Mercer Institute’s global pensions report recently looked at 47 pension systems across the world, to see how the recent bout of worldwide chaos has affected retirement.
What Happens To Your Retirement Annuity When You Emigrate?
For those who are invested in a retirement annuity (RA), understanding the implications of emigration is as crucial as deciding whether to take your in-laws.
Watch Out For These Four Threats To Your Post-Retirement Plans
Even the most meticulous planning can throw retirement plans into disarray, especially with the extreme market volatility and uncertainty of late.
Keen To Never Work Again? Calculate Your ‘Financial Freedom Number’ Using This Formula
For those who prefer a prudent approach to exiting the working world, determining your “financial freedom number” may be of interest.
How Much You Should Have Saved By 40 To Retire Comfortably
How and when you retire depends on how well you’ve prepared in the years leading up to it, and South Africa has one of the worst savings rates in the world.
They’re Comparing This Florida Suburb To ‘The Truman Show’
In this sprawling retirement village in Florida, the grass is scarily green and the sound of cheery music blares 24/7 over loudspeakers.
South Africans Aren’t Saving Anywhere Near Enough For Retirement
As tough as stashing away a little money each month can be, failing to do so is really just kicking the can down the road.
South Africa Has A Retirement Savings Crisis
It’s not easy to put money away when you’re just about scraping by, and counting the hours until payday. However, we do have a serious problem on our hands.
Planning For Retirement? Consider These Numbers
If you want to retire in relative comfort, here are three ‘guesstimates’ to work out how much you will need to have tucked away.
The 50/15/5 Rule May Change The Way You Budget
This simple three-step breakdown of how to budget for the month is a game-changer if you’re terrible at saving money.
Comparing The Cost Of Comfortable Retirement In SA To The Rest Of The World
You might want to give this a read before you start planning your retirement on the beaches of another continent.
Inside The Distorted Reality Of “Disney World For Retirees” [Trailer]
On the surface, a documentary about a retirement village doesn’t sound that compelling. However, this is unlike anything you’ve seen before.
This ‘How Much Money You Should Have Saved By 40’ Guide Is Hectic
Sometimes it’s tough not to read those ‘how much money you should have saved by 40’ stories and wince.
How The Rising Age Of Retirement Could Impact Your ‘Golden Years’
Life expectancy is on the rise, and with it, the age of retirement. The issue that arises is that not everyone can work, healthily, past their 60s.
Expert Advice On Saving Money During Lockdown [Video]
Many South Africans need to start changing their relationship with money, if we’re going to make it out of this pandemic financially sound.
Maria Sharapova Says Goodbye
32-year-old Maria Sharapova has announced her retirement, bringing to a close a journey that began when she was spotted by Martina Navratilova at a Moscow tennis clinic when she was just six.
‘I’m Too Young’ And Other Investment Myths Busted
The world of investing is overrun with myths and commonplace assumptions, that in reality should have no bearing on your financial planning.
Cape Town Folks – Here’s How To Invest In Your Health Next Week
Saving for retirement means nothing if you aren’t able to enjoy it. Next week is a great chance for Capetonians to see where they stand healthwise.
Four Of The Biggest Threats To Your Retirement Plan
Even if you’re doing everything right to save for retirement, these four things could seriously mess with your future and your funds.
Jack Ma Threw One Hell Of A Retirement Party [Images+Videos]
Jack Ma doesn’t really do things by the book, and his retirement party was one for the ages. Yes, he did sing a Josh Groban song.
South Africa’s In The Midst Of A Retirement Savings Crisis
According to a recent report, even if you think you’re on track to a decent retirement in your golden years, you could still be blindsided.
Two Annoying Millennials Explain How They Saved To Retire At 31
Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung want you to join the ‘Millennial Revolution’, which is centred around a different approach to working and saving money.
Some Damning Stats On How Bad We Are At Planning For Retirement
A new report has revealed that people are outliving their retirement savings by eight to up to 20 years.