You Won't Be Able To Afford Retirement - Here's Why!

📚 Download My FREE eBook Containing The 10 Baby Steps To Financial Freedom In South Africa: https://www.moneymarx.com/Baby-Steps-... 👉 Link To My DIY Investing Course: https://www.moneymarx.com/money-marx-... More than 90% of South African retirees are unable to maintain their standard of living prior to retirement, and more than two-thirds have less than R 50 000 in their retirement funds! On top of this, less than 50% of economically active South Africans have some form of retirement plan, with only 6% being confident that they understand their retirement strategy. These are shocking statistics! So in today's video, I am going to explore why it is that so few people in this country can actually afford to retire, and as I show you how much you would really need in retirement, I will explain two very important principles of personal finance that EVERYONE should understand: inflation and compound interest. Youtube Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:25 Why people in South Africa cannot afford to retire 02:48 How much you REALLY need in retirement 08:45 The importance of inflation 10:21 The importance of compound interest Here are the sources I used in this video: Inflation rate calculator: https://www.liberty.co.za/inflation-c... Savings goal calculator: https://www.investor.gov/financial-to... ________________________________________ For Business Inquiries: [email protected] _____________________________________________ DISCLAIMER The information shared by Money Marx is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as Financial, Tax, Legal, or Investment Advice. While Pieter de Villiers is registered under the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and operate within the framework of the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) Act, the content provided on this channel, in courses, and across all platforms does not constitute Personal Financial Planning or Advisory Services. All information is general in nature, based on factual data, principles, and publicly available information to help South Africans improve their financial literacy. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results, and all investments carry risk. You are responsible for your own financial decisions. For advice tailored to your personal situation, please consult a qualified Financial Planner that is registered with the FSCA. Some of the links on this page are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, Money Marx may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase and/or subscribe. These commissions help support the channel and other educational content.