Changing Jobs
Changing jobs can be a very exciting time in your life. There are some things you should consider before signing the new job offer. Come to terms with the terms...
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Retirement planning
Planning for retirement is something most people think they only have to be concerned about in the future. Most people are of the opinion that the contribution to their company...
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Setting your financial goals
Setting your goals will help you plan for them. How to set your financial goals: Make a list of all the things you dream about and want to achieve for...
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Managing your debt
Managing your debt is a vital part to your financial plan. Debt can prohibit you from achieving your financial goals if not managed properly. Before you incur debt Do you...
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Creating an emergency fund
An emergency fund is important to ensure that you are not left destitute or having to borrow money in the event of an unforeseen event or emergency. How much do...
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Creating a budget
A budget will assist you in having a good understanding of your monthly income and expenses. Before you start Have the following handy when you are preparing to draft your...
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Deciding on a medical aid
Medical aid is quickly becoming a necessity, rather than a luxury, so it’s important that you pick the right option. Before choosing your plan, it is important to understand certain...
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Saving for education
Saving for education is vital because education plays an increasing role in the personal development of your children. When saving for their education consider the following: The term left until...
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Getting Married
How does marriage affect financial planning Getting married is an exciting time in your life but financial stress is a major cause contributing to divorce. Marital Contract Deciding on a...
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Getting Divorced
Divorce Divorce is often a challenging period, and especially for your financial planning. Financially preparing for a divorce When you are preparing for a divorce, it is important that you...
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Buying a car
So, you want to buy a car. What do you need to think of/consider? Firstly, what is the reason for the new vehicle? Is it: To impress? Don’t buy things...
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Buying a home
The first thing you need to ensure before buying a property is that you are buying the property in an area suitable for the whole family. Buying a property is...
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Saturday 9th of April
Work ShopsFinancial Educational Workshop
The Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI) has a programme called FPIMyMoney123TM which could add value to many peoples lives, ranging from high school students to those planning for...
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4 Financial Planning learnings from a global pandemic
Even though financial market crashes or bear markets occur every 5 to 10 years, the COVID-19 global pandemic will be a once in a lifetime experience for most of us...
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Long term thinking is not foolish
“A week is a long time in politics” The above quote is commonly used to depict the fast pace of the political landscape, which changes drastically just over a single week. I would like to adopt this quote and remind readers...
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