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FPI mymoney123
Posted by FPI mymoney123
10 December 2021

It's Time to Take Retirement Seriously

By Siba Njoba FSA™, Wealth Manager at Imvelo Wealth Solutions Retirement is an important issue and you need to give it due consideration. Yes, I know I sound that school...

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FPI mymoney123
Posted by FPI mymoney123
10 December 2021

What the Spanish Flu teaches us about family life in the time of Covid

We are entering the second year of living with Covid.  It has become second nature to wear a face mask whenever we go out and to constantly disinfect our hands. ...

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FPI mymoney123
Posted by FPI mymoney123
10 December 2021

The Irrational Investor: According to Behavioral Finance

The investor’s chief problem—and even his worst enemy—is likely to be himself. – Benjamin Graham The all too familiar experience of investing: a “roller coaster of emotions”. First you spot...

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FPI mymoney123
Posted by FPI mymoney123
10 December 2021

Trusts

A trust is a great vehicle if you want to protect and care for yourself and your family whilst alive.  It also facilitates leaving behind what you have – and...

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FPI mymoney123
Posted by FPI mymoney123
9 December 2021

How to deal with longevity risk

Longevity risk is one of the biggest risks facing retirees. Recent research has been highlighting how life expectancy of individuals is increasing. What does that mean and how can this...

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FPI mymoney123
Posted by FPI mymoney123
9 December 2021

How to boost our retirement savings at any stage of life

Saving for retirement is a lifelong process and over time certain factors might influence your ability to save. Everyone’s circumstances will be unique, however, there are a few life stages...

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FPI mymoney123
Posted by FPI mymoney123
9 December 2021

10 things all children should know about money

Teaching our children how to budget, handle money and save is but a small part of making our children financially astute. Before children can grasp the more technical aspects of...

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FPI mymoney123
Posted by FPI mymoney123
9 December 2021

How single mothers can protect themselves financially

The responsibility of being a single mother to a minor child (or children) is no doubt overwhelming, especially when it comes to money. Without the added advantage of running a...

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FPI mymoney123
Posted by FPI mymoney123
9 December 2021

Awareness is the panacea for women empowerment

South Africa commemorates women’s month in August as a tribute to the more than 20 000 women who marched to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956. This was in protest against...

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FPI mymoney123
Posted by FPI mymoney123
1 December 2021

Reflections on Loss

Reflections on Loss The pandemic had an outsize impact on various aspects of life for all of us. Financial planners are no different and those of us who focus on...

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FPI mymoney123
Posted by FPI mymoney123
1 December 2021

Mental Health is as important as physical health

Dress well, watch your weight, do your hair. We’re so focused on our physical bodies as humans. But with 1 in 6 South Africans suffering from anxiety, depression or substance-use...

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FPI mymoney123
Posted by FPI mymoney123
1 December 2021

Avoid these two financial mistakes

I help people structure their finances when they retire and therefore get to see the end result of their life’s investments. I often come across people who have not used...

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FPI mymoney123
Posted by FPI mymoney123
1 December 2021

Considering being a stay-at-home parent: Here's what to take into account

If you’re expecting a child, you will no doubt be considering your options in terms of childcare. Stay-at-home parenting can be hard, lonely and utterly exhausting, and not everyone is...

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FPI mymoney123
Posted by FPI mymoney123
23 August 2021

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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FPI mymoney123
Posted by FPI mymoney123
29 March 2021

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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