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Interesting Articles

Enjoy the short one-page articles below which contain some tips for things you can consider when creating your wealth and saving for retirement.

Click here if you need financial advice.

How to find financial peace of mind

Financial wellbeing has a lot to do with how you plan, think and manage your money day to day. This article provides three practical tips to help you to reduce your financial anxiety.

Has AI got its CLAWS in you?

One AI tool in particular could be putting you in danger!

 

Is your inner child in charge?

Our latest article looks at the fascinating ways in which our childhood memories and experiences affect our adult approach to money, in ways that we may not even be consciously aware of.

Financial planning for women

In honour of Women’s month, our August article takes a look at the factors that women should take into account in terms of their finances and long-term planning.

Don't fall for financial mind games

Mental bias could hamper your investment and savings strategies. Don’t let your own brain become an enemy!

Real retirees share their regrets

Our latest article looks at the choices some real pensioners wish they’d made before retirement, so that you don’t have to learn the hard way what you should (and should not) be doing while you are still young.

Are you retirement ready?

While we can't foresee the future, we can prepare for it. Here are three indicators to help you determine if the time is right.

Catch up on savings

If you're behind on retirement savings, the worst thing you can do is nothing. Here are some strategies to help you catch up.

NATIONAL WILLS WEEK: 16 TO 20 SEPTEMBER 2024

You can make things so much easier and less stressful for your family by making sure you have a valid and up-to date Will. And, from 16-20 September, you can get one drafted by a participating attorney FOR FREE. For more information contact the Law Society of South Africa:
012 366 8800
lssa@lssa.org.za 

Retirement Funds rate TEN out of TEN!

There are so many good reasons to prioritise saving in the Fund. Find out more about why you should maximise your Fund contributions today!

TWO-POT UPDATE

Some important new changes for retirement funds are coming and could apply from 1 September 2024.

What does it take to retire early?

Is it a realistic option, and what should you consider before doing so?

The pros and cons of buying a home

To rent or to buy? Here are a few things you should consider before making this big decision.

Cut your car’s costs

Practical tips to reduce insurance premiums.

National Wills Week 2023

From 11 - 15 September, participating attorneys will draft basic wills FREE OF CHARGE. Use this opportunity to ensure that your affairs are in order, and that your assets are protected.

Where are we at with the two-pot system?

There has been a lot of discussion in the media about updates to the proposed 'two-pot' retirement system. Here are the facts.

Click here for a detailed graphic explanation of the proposal.

Investing is NOTHING like gambling

Your investment strategy should be carefully planned and considered - exactly the opposite of gambling.

Don’t let rising costs sink you!

How can you best manage the ever-increasing cost of living?

Make the most of tax rebates

There are lots of completely legal ways to cut back on the tax you pay – here’s how.

The National Budget made simple

How does our country's budget affect you in real terms? Find out in this short, graphic summary of the key points from the 22 February budget speech.
The cost of early retirement

Are you considering taking early retirement? If so, there are some very important factors to consider first, to ensure that you live comfortably through your golden years.
Saving for your children’s education

It’s vital to begin investing in your children’s education as early in their lives as possible. Let’s discuss some practical ways to achieve this.
Managing debt in times of crisis

Have you found yourself juggling more financial responsibilities than usual lately? If so, you are not alone. Let's look at both simple and detailed options to defeat the burden of debt.
Getting out of the financial woods of the pandemic

Millions of South Africans were negatively affected by the pandemic's impact on the economy. Let's discuss how to get out of the financial woods during the pandemic.
Have you updated ALL your beneficiaries?

Do you know that you might have multiple benefits for which you need to nominate beneficiaries? Let’s discuss Fund Death Benefits, Employer Death Benefits and Funeral Benefits.

 

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Finding financial peace of mind

Practical tips to help you to reduce your financial anxiety.

Annual report

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