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Dec 22, 2020, 15:48 PM
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Trevor Crouse CFP®
Different people save for different reasons, and the earlier you start, the better it is.
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Dec 14, 2020, 10:30 AM
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Lonwabo Simbi
Regulations regarding taking retirement funds out of the country when you emigrate are set to change; the proposed amendments may dramatically impact your financial planning if you are considering emigrating or are already living abroad.
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Nov 18, 2020, 08:33 AM
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Phomolo Moreng
COVID-19 has taught us that life is unpredictable and uncertain. How would your family be today if you had died yesterday? Now is the time to put provisions in place to safeguard your loved ones, and give you peace of mind regarding their future.
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Oct 28, 2020, 08:12 AM
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Zukiswa Sonjica CFP®
If the crisis has left you cash-strapped, there are a couple of places you may be able to turn to access funds.
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Oct 22, 2020, 11:07 AM
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Andrew Duvenage CFP®
This shocking contraction, although expected, has severely impacted the South African economy - is this irrevocably damaged?
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Sep 22, 2020, 07:05 AM
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Andrew Duvenage CFP®
As South Africa is currently in a low interest rate environment, are there benefits in utilising a carry trade strategy where the investor borrows money at a low interest rate in order to buy investments at a higher return?
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Sep 17, 2020, 09:51 AM
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Andrew Duvenage CFP®
We look at what the proposed amendments to the pension funds act means for retirement savers.
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Sep 7, 2020, 13:49 PM
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Lonwabo Simbi
If you’re in the process of divorcing, it’s important to know how your retirement annuity will be treated as part of the divorce process. We look into how it works if you’re married in community of property.
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Sep 1, 2020, 16:51 PM
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Nicky Sass
Make sure you have appropriate medical and gap cover for your individual needs. You never know when you may need it.
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Aug 27, 2020, 11:39 AM
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Phomolo Moreng
If you die within three months of getting divorce, your will is implemented as if your ex-spouse had died before the divorce. Sound complicated? We explain it with the help of a real-life case study.
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Aug 20, 2020, 12:50 PM
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Thuli Nkomo CFP®
Women often don’t feel empowered to make the best financial decisions for themselves. We look at how women can shift towards being more in control of their financial matters.
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Aug 18, 2020, 22:57 PM
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Xolisa Funani CFP®
We discuss a number of aspects you should consider before undertaking a Section 14 transfer of your retirement funds.
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Aug 14, 2020, 16:29 PM
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Nonnie Canham CFP®
A good example is the greatest teacher and children learn mostly by copying or repeating what they have seen their parents do.
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Jul 24, 2020, 14:16 PM
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Ivor Mudzengi
Retirees face important financial decisions after spending their working life investing towards their retirement. Read more on what options are available:
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Jul 16, 2020, 18:28 PM
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Mike Estment CFP®
In this Business Day Spotlight podcast we look at how savings and investment have been impacted by COVID-19 for ordinary South Africans.
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Jul 13, 2020, 17:13 PM
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Thuli Nkomo CFP®
We look at the reasons you should try to avoid dipping into your retirement savings when you lose your job and discuss the merits of a preservation fund.
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Jun 2, 2020, 15:02 PM
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Thuli Nkomo CFP®
As COVID-19 is teaching us, you can’t predict what’ll happen in the future but it’s good to be prepared. Our tips on smart money management can help you prepare for your financial future.
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Mar 17, 2020, 14:58 PM
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Zukiswa Sonjica CFP®
Veils and nails, shoes and dress hues...these are important considerations, but not nearly as crucial as the legalities of your marriage. We look at why it’s important to marry under the right regime and how you can change it if you need to.
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Feb 21, 2020, 13:49 PM
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Jaco van Zyl
Income protection is often overlooked in favour of insuring more tangible assets like houses or cars. We discuss why your ability to earn an income is your most valuable asset and what you should know about protecting it.
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Dec 12, 2019, 12:36 PM
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Jaco van Zyl
Investing locally or offshore can be challenging with so much more to consider than just market returns and costs.
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