Jumping ship to lose

Any down cycle can last longer than we would wish, causing great discomfort at times. ……… Not paying an independent financial advisor a reasonable fee has in all probability been a foolhardy and costly mistake. . . . → Read More: Jumping ship to lose

Your financial future is now

A meeting with a financial adviser is the first step on the road to financial independence…… Without a sense of priorities, you’ll have limited success in planning your budget. . . . → Read More: Your financial future is now

Christmas bonus, or is it year end bonus?

Many people complain about their bonds and car payments, but often their credit card instalments add up to more than their car payments. . . . → Read More: Christmas bonus, or is it year end bonus?

Special Trusts in financial planning

Children with mental or physical disabilities need special care which can be provided either at home with specialised care-givers or at specialised institutions, both of which come at considerable costs. . . . → Read More: Special Trusts in financial planning

A special trust is a trust created

The use of a testamentary trust for minors is a must in every estate plan – particularly on the simultaneous death of both parents, or if the parents are divorced – on the death of either of the parents. . . . → Read More: A special trust is a trust created

The premier league of world economies

3 October 2011
Gareth Stokes : gareth@fanews.co.za

Gareth Stokes, FAnews Online Editor

Clem Sunter – futurist, scenario planner and author of more than 14 books since 1987 – features regularly on the corporate presentation circuit. One of the themes he often trundles out is that of South Africa’s global economic competitiveness. And there’s . . . → Read More: The premier league of world economies

The best protection is a plan

“What you need to do is correctly identify your risk profile, create a portfolio appropriate to your risk profile and let it ride out any volatility markets present.” . . . → Read More: The best protection is a plan

Trusts can still have advantages

The benefits of setting up a trust revolve around the fact that it can prevent one person from misusing a legacy or assets . . . → Read More: Trusts can still have advantages

Before you tie the knot

As a married couple, you’ll need to take each others’ financial needs into consideration. So before you tie the knot, it’s important to set aside time to talk about money matters. . . . → Read More: Before you tie the knot

Financial security a tougher goal for women

“Women have to realise that they should establish a relationship with a professional financial adviser who must be part of their lives just like their hairdresser.” . . . → Read More: Financial security a tougher goal for women