Stienemarié Bonsma-Potgieter, Author at Galileo Capital

How You Might Be Harming Your Financial Future Without Realising It

Without an intentional financial strategy to guide us, it’s easy to make mistakes that could harm our financial future.

by Stienemarié Bonsma-Potgieter
Posted on February 4, 2025
in Financial planning, Investing, Money Management

Stienemarié Bonsma-Potgieter, CFP® – Financial Planner When it comes to managing money, emotions often play a bigger role than we think. Fear, excitement or even impatience can cloud our judgment and lead to poor financial decisions. Without an intentional financial strategy to guide us, it’s easy to make mistakes that could harm our financial future.[...]

Short-Term Gain, Long-Term Pain: The Cost of Dipping Into Your Savings Pot

The Cost of Dipping Into Your Savings Pot Stienemarié Bonsma-Potgieter, CFP® – Financial Planner The two-pot retirement savings system has been active in South Africa for over three months, with withdrawal numbers making headlines. While much has been said about why this legislative change happened, how the system works, and the taxes involved, it’s essential[...]

by Stienemarié Bonsma-Potgieter
Posted on November 19, 2024
in Financial planning, Money Management, Uncategorized

Stienemarié Bonsma-Potgieter, CFP® – Financial Planner No one goes into marriage with the intention of divorcing but unfortunately it is sometimes part of life. Divorce brings forward a lot of changes, including to your financial life. Understandably this is a very difficult time but planning your financial future after divorce is essential, especially when children[...]

Stienemarié Bonsma-Potgieter, CFP® – Financial Planner Have you noticed a pattern in increased spending as your income increases? This subtle increase in spending is known as lifestyle creep, and it can quickly derail your financial progress. Alongside it, tax creep occurs when higher earnings push you into a higher tax bracket, leaving you with less[...]

Empowering Women: Overcoming Financial Challenges for a Secure Future

Stienemarié Bonsma-Potgieter, CFP® – Financial Planner Women can face unique challenges when it comes to building their financial freedom. These challenges can affect their personal finances and investments, but by addressing them, women can take steps to improve their financial wellbeing and achieve their goals. Common Financial Challenges Many women take on the responsibility of[...]

Stienemarié Bonsma-Potgieter, CFP® – Financial Planner When it comes to planning your financial future, one important factor to consider is your risk tolerance. Simply put, risk tolerance is how comfortable you are with the possibility of losing money in the short term in order to achieve long-term financial goals. Some people are comfortable with taking[...]

How Your Investments Are Impacted by Estate Duty

Stienemarié Bonsma-Potgieter, CFP® – Financial Planner Planning for the future involves more than just growing your wealth—it’s also about ensuring that your assets are handled according to your wishes after you pass away. In South Africa, when a person dies, all their worldwide assets, including investments, form part of their estate and may be subject[...]

Essential Checklist for Reviewing Your Financial Plan

Stienemarié Bonsma-Potgieter, CFP® – Financial Planner A well-crafted financial plan is a cornerstone of financial stability and future success. However, life is dynamic, and our financial needs and goals can change over time. A financial plan should therefore not be set in stone and should be adaptable. Regularly reviewing your financial plan ensures that it[...]

Benefits and Risks of Living Annuities and Life Annuities

Stienemarié Bonsma-Potgieter, CFP® – Financial Planner Retirement is a significant life transition that comes with many uncertainties and decisions. You need to consider your income needs, how you want to spend your time, and where you want to settle. Additionally, shifting from contributing to investments to drawing income from them requires a major mental adjustment.[...]

Stienemarié Bonsma-Potgieter, CFP® – Financial Planner In the wake of South Africa’s recent election, we find ourselves navigating a period of significant uncertainty. During such times, making sound financial decisions to secure our future becomes crucial. This article was inspired by a quote I recently came across at a function, “The best long-term investors are[...]

Author: Stienemarié Bonsma-Potgieter

How You Might Be Harming Your Financial Future Without Realising It

Short-Term Gain, Long-Term Pain:

Navigating Your Finances After Divorce

How to manage lifestyle and tax creep

Empowering Women: Overcoming Financial Challenges for a Secure Future

Understanding Your Risk Tolerance

How Your Investments Are Impacted by Estate Duty

Essential Checklist for Reviewing Your Financial Plan

Benefits and Risks of Living Annuities and Life Annuities

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