Kaya 959 Wealth Creation

Wealth Creation: Why Accessing Retirement Savings Comes at a Cost

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South Africa's two-pot retirement system has given workers greater access to their savings, but at what long-term cost? René Richter, Reward and Benefits Lead Advisor at Paymenow, explains why regular withdrawals could leave employees with more than R1 million less at retirement, and why preserving capital may be one of the most overlooked aspects of wealth creation
28 Sep English South Africa Business

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