
Two-pot system reshapes behaviour, but retirement gaps remain
The two-pot system has changed how members check balances and withdraw funds, but evidence shows the reform alone won’t fix long-term retirement shortfalls.

The two-pot system has changed how members check balances and withdraw funds, but evidence shows the reform alone won’t fix long-term retirement shortfalls.

Despite fears of mass withdrawals, early data shows most members are preserving their two-pot savings – a shift that could leave South Africans up to four times wealthier in retirement.

While Millennials and Gen X buckle under rising debt, Gen Z’s openness to credit education and digital tools offers hope for reversing South Africa’s deepening financial crisis.

Bertie Nel, Momentum’s head of Financial Planning and Advice, shares why the start of a new year is the perfect time for financial advisers to guide clients toward smarter decisions.

Instead of treating a year-end bonus as disposable income, incorporate it into your financial planning by focusing on debt repayment, savings, or long-term investments such as further education.