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How Your Investments Are Impacted by Estate Duty

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[...]
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Investing on Behalf of Your Children

Investing on behalf of your children
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[...]
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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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The Benefits of Offshore Endowments for Financial Planning

By Jonathan Theunissen, CFP® – Financial Planner An offshore endowment can be a strategic addition to your investment portfolio, offering substantial tax and estate-planning benefits. This investment vehicle is particularly suited for those seeking to diversify their assets internationally while optimizing their financial planning. Here, we explore the key benefits and features of an offshore[...]
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Protecting Yourself Against Panic When Markets Fall

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[...]
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Balancing retirement and discretionary investments to achieve financial harmony

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[...]
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The Benefits of Consolidating Investments onto Fewer Platforms

Consolidating Investments
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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