Kaya 959 Wealth Creation

The Retirement Gap Women Can’t Afford

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Women retire with less money, live longer, and face higher healthcare costs — yet retirement planning still treats men and women as if their financial journeys are identical. Asavela Gwele from 10X Investments explains how pay gaps, career breaks, caregiving, longevity and medical inflation compound over decades, and outlines practical steps women can take to close their retirement savings gap
17 Aug English South Africa Business

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