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Gambling vs Investing: Building a Portfolio That Lasts

Stienemarié Bonsma-Potgieter, CFP® – Financial Planner When it comes to money, few words spark as much debate as “risk.” Some people treat the share market like a casino. Others avoid investing altogether for fear of losing what they’ve worked hard to save. The truth sits somewhere in the middle. Understanding the difference between gambling and[...]

by Stienemarié Bonsma-Potgieter
Posted on October 28, 2025
in Budgeting, Financial planning, Investing

Stienemarié Bonsma-Potgieter, CFP® – Financial Planner Spring is the season of fresh starts. Just as you might clear out cupboards or tidy the garden, it’s the perfect time to give your finances the same attention. A financial spring clean helps you see where you stand, fix what’s out of order, and set up good habits[...]

By Katlego Mei, CFP ® Recent market volatility has reminded investors of an essential truth: investment success is about how long you stay invested, not about trying to predict the perfect moment to buy or sell. The stock market has experienced notable declines and rebounds in recent months, underscoring the challenges of timing the market[...]

by Stienemarié Bonsma-Potgieter
Posted on May 30, 2025
in Finance, Financial planning, Investing, Retirement

by Stienemarié Bonsma-Potgieter, CFP® – Financial Planner Many people find themselves thinking about common questions regarding the financial landscape and how it affects their investment portfolio. What can we expect from the markets this year? Will the Rand strengthen or weaken? How will interest rates move? Additionally, with significant global events, such as the potential[...]

by Jonathan Theunissen
Posted on May 23, 2025
in Budgeting, Financial planning, Investing

By Jonathan Theunissen, CFP ® When clients think about building wealth through investing, one of the first questions they ask is: “What return can I expect?” But here’s the truth that decades of research has shown: consistent contributions – your behaviour – matter more than investment returns over the long run. This isn’t just theory.[...]

by Stienemarié Bonsma-Potgieter, CFP® – Financial Planner Tax-free investments are one of the most effective ways to grow your wealth in South Africa without the burden of paying tax on your returns. If there is anything like a free lunch when it comes to investing, then a Tax-free Investment would be it. Let’s explore how[...]

by Katlego Mei
Posted on March 24, 2025
in Financial planning, Investing, Money Management

By Katlego Mei, CFP ® In the world of personal finance, the old adage “make hay while the sun shines” holds profound wisdom. My dad used to say this to me all the time. He encouraged me to make the best use of time, especially as a young adult. When you’re building towards financial freedom,[...]

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.[...]

Navigating Market Turbulence: The Power of Long-Term Equity Investing

The Power of Long-Term Equity Investing By Jonathan Theunissen, CFP ® The history of stock markets shows an undeniable truth: over time, markets have consistently risen despite political changes, economic crises, and world-shaking events. The chart below, which tracks market growth over decades of U.S. presidential administrations, powerfully illustrates this. It paints a clear picture:[...]

Now that we are in a cycle of reducing inflation and consequently reducing interest rates, it is worth reviewing how inflation affects your retirement and what you can do to protect yourself from inflation in the future.

by Warren Ingram
Posted on October 1, 2024
in Investing, Money Management, Retirement

By Warren Ingram. CFP® Now that we are in a cycle of reducing inflation and consequently reducing interest rates, it is worth reviewing how inflation affects your retirement and what you can do to protect yourself from inflation in the future. How does inflation affect your retirement? When the cost of living increases rapidly, central[...]

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Gambling vs Investing: Building a Portfolio That Lasts

Spring Cleaning Your Finances: How to Get Organised Before the Year-End Rush

Investment Success: Why Time in the Market Beats Timing the Market

Invest in Preparedness, Not Prediction

Why Investment Contributions matter more than Returns

Unlock Your Wealth Potential with Tax-Free Investments

Make hay while the sun shines

How You Might Be Harming Your Financial Future Without Realising It

Navigating Market Turbulence:

Inflation And Your Retirement

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