INVEST IN REAL ESTATE, RETIRE RICH
INVEST IN REAL ESTATE, RETIRE RICH I recently met a gentleman who is left with two years to retire. While he had a thriving livestock farm with poultry and piggery projects, he didn’t seem content. He was mainly concerned about the management of his farm and the financial responsibility for his large family. I inquired […]
Digital technologies enable women to take charge of their retirement prospects
Digital technologies enable women to take charge of their retirement prospects International Women’s Day is a good time to apply a gender lens to all aspects of life – not only to draw attention to the traditional challenges and gaps, but also to mark achievements and to spotlight the opportunities yet to be exploited. This […]
Empower URBRA to improve sector performance – Lugoloobi
Empower URBRA to improve sector performance – Lugoloobi March 9, 2023 The Minister of State for Finance and Planning, Hon. Amos Lugoloobi has pledged to enhance the capabilities of the Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA) to enable it reach more Ugandans with its services that are geared towards preparing Ugandans for their retirement through […]
Staying Connected Matters for the Health of Older Adults
Staying Connected Matters for the Health of Older Adults Retirement, the time in life when you can finally kick back, relax, and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Or so they say. For many people, however, retirement can be a lonely and isolating experience. Loneliness in retirement can have serious consequences for health and well-being. […]
Regular exercise could lead you to happy retirement
Regular exercise could lead you to happy retirement When discussing retirement, we often look at finances and forget the physical aspects that could make retirement a nightmare. It is well-known that the biggest expenses in retirement stem from health-related issues. According to the Centre for Disease Control (CDC) as people grow older, they become more […]
To attain financial independence in retirement, set goals, save, invest and aim to be debt-free
TO ATTAIN FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE IN RETIREMENT, SET GOALS, SAVE, INVEST AND AIM TO BE DEBT-FREE Three years ago, Lilian Katiso retired from her full-time job to focus on her own business. She would have liked to stay on, but the circumstances had changed and suddenly, she had to retire – or redeploy herself as she […]
EVERY WOMAN CAN START SMALL AND GROW BIG
EVERY WOMAN CAN START SMALL AND GROW BIG With retirement saving, women almost always start off disadvantaged. According to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) in Uganda, 50% of men are employed, compared to 40% of women. Of the employed labour force, 48% of women are self-employed, compared to 38% of men. Men are engaged […]
NEW URBRA BOARD TO STRENGTHEN SCHEMES, PROMOTE PARTNERSHIPS, IMPROVE RESEARCH
NEW URBRA BOARD TO STRENGTHEN SCHEMES, PROMOTE PARTNERSHIPS, IMPROVE RESEARCH The Minister of State General Duties, Hon Henry Musasizi, has pledged the continued support of the Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED) to the Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA). This will be in form of financial resources, guidance and representation of the […]
Retirement Savings: A Pillar for National Development
Retirement Savings: A Pillar for National Development As we mark World Savings Day, the Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA) reiterates the message that with the right environment and a good saving culture, retirement savings can contribute significantly to national development. The right environment is characterized by clear regulations, policies and guidelines, while the right […]
How employers can enhance employees’ efforts to save for retirement
How employers can enhance employees’ efforts to save for retirement If Uganda were a civil servant, he or she would be due for retirement this year having attained the mandatory age of 60. For Uganda as a nation, 60 is a very young age. For citizens that inhabit this Pearl of Africa, 60 is when […]