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How Retirement Funds Are Dealt with in Divorce:

Navigating Complex Financial Decisions Across Different Marriage Types By Jonathan Theunissen, CFP ® Divorce is never easy, and when retirement funds are involved, the financial complexities can add additional stress. In South Africa, the treatment of retirement products during divorce is governed by a series of legislative provisions, including the Divorce Act 70 of 1979,[...]

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[...]

Lasting Wealth: How to Stretch Your Retirement Savings

by Katlego Mei
Posted on September 25, 2024
in Budgeting, Financial planning, Retirement

by Katlego Mei, CFP® Making your retirement savings last longer is a concern for many retirees, especially in South Africa, where economic pressures can significantly impact financial stability. With careful planning and strategic management of your finances, you can enhance the longevity of your retirement savings. Here are several effective strategies to help you achieve[...]

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.[...]

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 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[...]

Retired couple enjoying financial freedom

by Jonathan Theunissen
Posted on May 9, 2024
in Financial planning, Investing, Retirement

By Jonathan Theunissen, CFP® – Financial Planner Sixty-five is the age most associated with retirement, largely because it’s when Social Security payments in the US have historically begun paying out. When President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act in 1935, the average life expectancy was only about 61 years. Over the course of the[...]

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How Retirement Funds Are Dealt with in Divorce:

Inflation And Your Retirement

Lasting Wealth: How to Stretch Your Retirement Savings

Benefits and Risks of Living Annuities and Life Annuities

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

Balancing retirement and discretionary investments to achieve financial harmony

Invest For Growth When You Are Near Retirement.

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