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Financial preparation for parenthood

Prepare for your new arrival by considering key financial aspects such as medical plans, life cover, emergency funds, wills, and education savings, ensuring peace of mind for your growing family.

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2023 Medium Term Budget Speech: Promises and Realities

South Africa’s Medium Term Budget Speech addresses fiscal challenges, infrastructure, and electricity supply, while questioning the likelihood of these promises turning into real action.

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Your Financial Roadmap: Addressing financial planning FAQs and Vital Insights

Your financial planning questions answered, from retirement planning to offshore investments.

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How interest rate hikes negatively affect investments

Interest rate hikes negatively impact investments, Glen sheds light on the complex dynamics at play in South Africa’s financial landscape.

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The Two-Pot Retirement System Explained

Discover how this legislation will impact your retirement savings, understand the rules, and make informed choices for your financial security.

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The benefits of using a financial advisor

our investment in human capital is just as important as your financial capital. A financial advisor is a pivotal element to the success of your portfolio.

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Grey listing: What does it mean for you as a client of NFB?

There are consequences to being listed as a country not fully compliant with the rules of the FATF but how does this affect you and how we interact with you and your portfolio?

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View from the Chair – Proficio 2023 Issue 3

Embracing objectivity, diversification, and positive energy

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Balancing a long-term investment view with short-term volatility

How can we navigate the squeeze while searching for the light at the end of the tunnel?

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The role of interest rates and the need for a balanced approach

With long-term economic growth being the ultimate goal, enduring some short-term pain may be unavoidable.

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Banking Crisis: Assessing the safety of your investments

While major bank collapses appear unlikely, all financial institution investments carry inherent risks. This article evaluates the safety of your investments and provides key insights into the current banking landscape

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[PODCAST] Beware the Risks: Relying on ‘Finfluencers’ for Financial Advice

Thuli Nkomo unpacks the Hidden Dangers of Relying on Social Media for Financial Guidance

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The Sandwich Generation – Financial planning tips to consider when supporting both parents and children.

How can the sandwich generation successfully manage financial support for parents and children?

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What options do I have to save for retirement, but not through an RA?

And how much should I be saving percentage wise for retirement?

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Where do you find your certainty amongst market volatility and panic?

By focusing on what you know, you’re more likely to remain calm and make sensible decisions.

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View from the Chair – Proficio 2023 Issue 2

The state of play in the global banking arena has caused a few raised eyebrows of late

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Do you have a valid beneficiary form for your unapproved group life and funeral policy?

Ensuring you have an updated and valid beneficiary form for an unapproved group life or funeral policy is as important as having a valid last will and testament.

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Cybersecurity: A crucial step to protect your digital life and finances

Don’t be a victim of cybercrime – Be vigilant and stay safe!

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To what extent does the Fed use policy statement, rather than policy action, to influence markets?

With the central bank’s primary mandate to maintain price stability and maximum employment, the Fed plays a critical role in controlling markets. Is it their tone or actual action which exhibits this control?

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South Africa’s greylisting by the FATF

What does it mean?

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