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Since the concept of retirement was introduced in Germany just over 100 years ago, medical advances have meant that people are living longer, making their golden years a potentially fruitful and productive chapter of their lives. The downside is that very few of us save enough to cater for a lengthy retirement. So says Andrew Padoa of Consolidated Financial Planning, one of the exhibitors at the second annual Retirement Expo, taking place from 26 to 28 October 2012 at the Coca-Cola dome in Johannesburg. Padoa says it is very difficult for the average person to save enough capital during their working years to provide an adequate monthly income during today’s extended periods of retirement. Many also regard the concepts of inflation, compound growth and invest...

By David Kimberley Retirement doesn't necessarily have to be a function of age, but more a function of choice and capacity. People can choose to still work as long as they want to and are able to, in careers or professions of their choice. The more senior people get in their professions, the more experience they gain which makes them more valuable in their expertise when they are still able to practice their professions well. Many professionals in South Africa are now retired but can still continue being valuable in their professions or areas of expertise in a different career – consultants. This is what Retired Consultants is offering. Retired Consultants understands the value of retired professionals and what expertise they can offer. They know very well how these veterans...

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