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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.
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.[...]
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Navigating Your Finances After Divorce

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[...]
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Smart Tips to Balance Family and Finances!

Smart Tips to Balance Family and Finances!
By Katlego Mei, CFP ® The sandwich generation in South Africa faces unique financial challenges, balancing the responsibilities of supporting ageing parents and raising children. This dual burden can strain financial resources and complicate long-term planning. In this article, I discuss a few tips that can help you plan optimally to address the challenges that[...]
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How to manage lifestyle and tax creep

How to manage lifestyle and tax creep
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[...]
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Financial Planning Tips for Newlyweds

Financial Planning Tips for Newlyweds
by Katlego Mei, CFP® Getting married is a significant milestone that brings joy and excitement, but it also introduces new financial responsibilities and challenges. As a newlywed couple, it’s essential to establish a sound financial plan that aligns with your goals and values. Here are key considerations to guide you in creating a robust financial[...]
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Essential Checklist for Reviewing Your Financial Plan

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[...]
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Taking a Long-Term View

Long-term and short-term views
Jonathan Theunissen, CFP® – Financial Planner The Pitfalls of Short-Term Investment Tracking An interesting contrast exists in the world of investments: while property investors rarely fixate on annual valuations, many equity investors obsessively track their portfolio’s short-term performance. This behaviour is not only counterproductive but also misaligned with the fundamental principles of successful long-term investing.[...]
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Navigating the Two-Pot Retirement System: Integrating It into Your Financial Plan

the two-pot system
Katlego Mei CFP® – Financial Planner We are halfway through the year, and the time is approaching when the two-pot system will become effective. The introduction of the two-pot retirement system on September 1, 2024, aims to provide retirement fund members with more control and flexibility over their retirement investments. This system allows you to[...]
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Better navigating uncertain times

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[...]
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