Liberty unpacks "The Messy Middle" & Redefining Success

Liberty’s John Taylor unpacks new research showing how South Africans aged 35–55 are navigating the “messy middle” — a phase defined by peak earnings, peak responsibility and peak vulnerability. From rising costs and career stagnation to fears around AI, job security and regression, mid‑career professionals are recalibrating what success means. Taylor explores the shift toward stability, wellbeing, flexible retirement, multiple income streams and the growing need for guidance rather than judgement from financial institutions. www.kaya959.co.za