Real Estate Investor Magazine South Africa July 2014 | Page 62

EVENTS

Live. Plan. Play.
Take charge of your investment and life planning

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here is an urgent need for South Africans of all ages to
take charge of their investment and life planning via
efficient investing and healthy living, and this will be the
emphasis of the 2014 Investment & Retirement Expo.
Market trend
In its fourth year, the expo continues to grow, and posted an
18% increase in visitor attendance last year. This increase in
attendance highlights an important trend in the local market.
“South Africans are finding it necessary to become more
astute in preparing for the different stages of life. Investing
in real estate, short and long-term financial investments,
insurance, education, retirement and even family vacations are
all important considerations when compiling an appropriate
financial plan. The longer you wait to implement your
investment and lifestyle strategy, the less satisfying the quality
of your life could be in the medium- to long-term,” says Heiko
Weidhase, CEO of Efficient Group, the exhibition sponsor.
It’s a hard-hitting message, but one that the Investment &
Retirement Expo conveys in a positive and proactive manner
at an event that is educational, constructive and engaging.

everyone aged 20 and older. It’s not just about retirement. It’s
about your whol