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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.

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[...]

By Jonathan Theunissen, CFP ® Investing on behalf of your children is a thoughtful and generous act that can enable future opportunities for them. It goes beyond simply setting aside money; it involves strategic planning and an understanding of the legal and financial landscapes. By starting early, you can take advantage of compounding growth, potentially[...]

by Jonathan Theunissen
Posted on July 9, 2024
in Financial planning, Investing, Money Management

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.[...]

by Katlego Mei
Posted on July 2, 2024
in Financial planning, Investing, Money Management, Retirement

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[...]

by Katlego Mei
Posted on June 11, 2024
in Financial planning, Investing, Money Management

By Katlego Mei, CFP® The stock market can be unpredictable, causing sudden and dramatic changes in value that can leave even experienced investors feeling anxious and uncertain. When markets are falling, it’s natural to feel a sense of panic and uncertainty about the future of your investments. Emotions such as fear, greed, and anxiety can[...]

by Stienemarié Bonsma-Potgieter
Posted on June 6, 2024
in Financial planning, Investing, Retirement

Stienemarié Bonsma-Potgieter, CFP® – Financial Planner On the road to financial freedom, it is easy to become fixated on retirement savings, often at the expense of other valuable investment opportunities. While prioritising retirement funds is an important building block for long-term planning, relying solely on them can limit your financial flexibility and overall well-being. The[...]

by Warren Ingram
Posted on May 30, 2024
in Financial planning, Investing, Retirement

By Warren Ingram, CFP® Co-founder of Galileo Capital. It is common for investors to think that they should reduce the risk of their investments as they approach retirement. The primary motivation is to protect the precious capital that investors have accumulated over their careers. Unfortunately, selecting the certainty provided by low-risk investments at retirement could[...]

By Jonathan Theunissen, CFP® – Financial Planner The Benefits of Consolidating Investments onto Fewer Platforms In the intricate world of wealth management, the strategic consolidation of investments onto fewer platforms can offer substantial benefits, particularly for high-net-worth families and individuals. Streamlining your investment holdings not only simplifies your financial life but also enhances cost efficiency and[...]

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How You Might Be Harming Your Financial Future Without Realising It

Navigating Market Turbulence:

Inflation And Your Retirement

Investing on Behalf of Your Children

Taking a Long-Term View

Navigating the Two-Pot Retirement System: Integrating It into Your Financial Plan

Protecting Yourself Against Panic When Markets Fall

Balancing retirement and discretionary investments to achieve financial harmony

Invest For Growth When You Are Near Retirement.

The Benefits of Consolidating Investments onto Fewer Platforms

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