“The only constant is change.” (Heraclitus) Stock markets everywhere have been on a bit of a rollercoaster in 2025. Uncertainty around interest rates, geopolitical instability, and the unpredictability of US trade policy have made for a bumpy ride. For any investor, these constant dips and gains can feel unsettling, even irrational. But before labelling…
“Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.” (Winnie the Pooh, by A.A. Milne) The tax-free launchpad for young futures With a bit of planning, retirement fund members can ensure that, in the case of their own death, their minor children benefit from…
When the final note is played, debts become a part of the legacy shared. (Anonymous) Debt’s journey Unfortunately, your debts don’t evaporate when you pass away. But there is a silver lining as they don’t typically hitch a ride to your family either – unless they’re tied by joint financial obligations or a community of…
“A life of luxury sounds nice, but generational wealth sounds better.” (Unknown) As the old adage goes: “The first generation creates wealth, the second generation preserves wealth, and the third generation squanders it!” Our goal is to prevent this. If you’re fortunate enough to have created generational wealth, it’s extremely important that your heirs know…
“Divorce is the one human tragedy that reduces everything to cash.” (Rita Mae Brown) Your will is a legal document that spells out how your assets should be distributed when you pass away. This is all well and good when you’re married and you want to leave everything to each other. But what happens when…
As your wheel of life turns, your financial needs, goals and focuses change. When you start working, you’re absorbed by accumulating assets. Later, as you near retirement, your focus shifts to wealth preservation. And eventually, when you’re settled and comfortable in your golden years, the transfer of wealth becomes your number one priority. It goes…
Dear Clients, In this newsletter, we will describe 4 common scenarios where having life cover is important and how best to structure it. Death can be an expensive affair and in this regard, here are few very important tax and legal fee considerations: Estate Duty The first R3,5 million of your net estate is free…
Dear Clients, While you may not already know, we are hoping that this letter will take a giant leap forward in emphasising our core WHY, or purpose, which is FINANCIAL WELLNESS. And what better way to show our commitment to Your, and Your Family’s, Financial Wellness, than by writing this High-Alert Message on Covid-19’s raising…
In the midst of the uncertainty and trying times we face, it is important to make sure that you are covered for every eventuality. As your financial adviser who takes care of your Life Insurance and/or Investment portfolio, you have entrusted me with making sure that your family’s financial and emotional needs are catered for…
In this post we wish to share some of our favourite financial product solutions and strategies. 1. The Power of Rand-Cost Averaging – Drip-feeding money into an investment to get a better average price and smoother return Basically, instead of braving the virtually impossible task of perfectly timing an entry into the markets, an investor…
