Early retirement for South African civil servants is how government plans to streamline its workforce and tackle the mounting public wage bill. The concern, however, is that by encouraging early retirement for South African civil servants, service delivery may be compromised, reports Business Tech. The normal retirement age for civil servants in South Africa is between … Read more
In a move that has left fans stunned, acclaimed actor Vikrant Massey announced his retirement from acting at the age of 37. Known for his versatile performances in films like 12th Fail, Sector 36, and The Sabarmati Report, Vikrant shared the unexpected news through an emotional note on Instagram, where he also hinted at stepping … Read more
In the wake of Vikrant Massey’s shocking announcement to step away from acting, filmmaker Sanjay Gupta shared his thoughts on social media, offering a perspective on the actor’s bold decision. The director took to X (formerly Twitter) to highlight the courage behind Massey’s move, drawing a parallel with another renowned filmmaker, Hansal Mehta. Sanjay Gupta … Read more
One of the things new retirees look forward to is having the time to travel. No longer limited to the days you can take off work, holidays after retirement can be something new and different. They can be so new and different, however, that it can be hard to know where to start. Here are … Read more
A will ensures that a person’s wishes are fulfilled to the letter after their passing. Properly drafted and witnessed wills provide the legal framework for distributing wealth to family members, settling debts, arranging specific funeral plans, or deciding the fate of mortal remains. While many begin contemplating wills in middle age, misconceptions remain about their … Read more
The Social Security program was designed to assist people in running their households in retirement. However, Social Security checks are becoming the primary income source for an increasing number of Americans as many didn’t invest adequately in their 401(k)s or focus on building passive income streams during their working years. Those relying heavily on Social … Read more
The Social Security Fairness Act, designed to expand benefits for millions of beneficiaries by repealing certain provisions that curtail their monthly checks, was passed by the House last week as efforts intensify to get it passed by the Senate before the December 31 deadline. “Workers should be able to count on the retirement benefits they’ve … Read more
Rafael Nadal is afraid of the dark. He has an intense fear of storms. He is afraid of animals, including dogs. (“I doubt their intentions,” he wrote in his autobiography, “Rafa.”) He doesn’t like to swim in deep water, even though he grew up on an island off the coast of Spain. He bought a … Read more
Healthcare costs have been a long-standing challenge for US retirees. Estimates show that the average retired couple at 65 could spend north of $300,000 on healthcare expenses in retirement. Meanwhile, the average retirement savings for married couples aged between 65 and 74 is around $609,230. Millions of retirees depend on their monthly Social Security checks … Read more
Tesla chief Elon Musk recently claimed while campaigning for President-elect Donald Trump that he is the largest individual taxpayer in history. Musk claimed he paid over $10 billion in taxes to the Internal Service Revenue (IRS). Jokingly, the billionaire said he wished the IRS would send him a trophy, even a small, inexpensive one that … Read more
