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SONA puts private sector at centre of economic recovery – but can promises translate into action?

Will Ramaphosa’s promises translate into action?

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Time value of money, budgeting, and priorities

It’s not an all-or-nothing game: enjoying life and retiring comfortably are not mutually exclusive, but achieving the latter may require a review of your priorities.

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Are retirement annuities still a viable investment platform?

Does the tax-deductibility of retirement fund contributions outweigh the desire for increased long-term international exposure and the threat of prescribed assets?

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The impact of the recent interest rate hike

The rate increase indicates the start of a normalisation of monetary policy but what does this mean for the man on the street.

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You have until end-Feb to make tax-savvy investment decisions – here is a guide how to

The time to take advantage of the tax deductions offered by retirement annuities and tax-free savings accounts is now. Let NFB guide you in making intelligent, tax-savvy decisions.

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Likely trends in 2022 – and how they may affect your wallet…

Three trends are likely to be relevant to how we think about and manage our financial affairs in 2022

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Uncertainty ahead for listed property sector

The pandemic has created uncertain future for many subsectors, including office space

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Money matters with the little ones

Teaching your kids good money habits – the earlier you start a child’s financial education process, the better

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[Podcast] Wealth creation and wealth management with NFB Private Wealth and NVest Securities

When and why to start, and how people slow out of the investment blocks can catch up.

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Is government taxing the wealthy out of SA?

Move would push more high-income earners to emigrate than is already the case

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[Podcast] How not to end up on ‘I Blew It’

Don’t become a statistic: your financial advisor is an asset in ensuring that you make the best decisions and avoid the pitfalls when a financial windfall comes your way.

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NFB Asset Management’s approach to asset allocation

‘We do not forecast. It is incredibly difficult to do that sustainably’

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The meaning-making-machine and money

How do early learnings of money affect our approach to finances in later life?

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The outlook for 2022

Sustainability of economic recovery remains questionable, but not impossible,

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I have had to take early retirement: What are my options?

Should my focus be on investing my disposable income in retirement products that reduces my tax profile, or invest in growth assets to get back the capital forgone if I had still been working till age 65, and then draw an income from there?

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Is a failure to implement reforms quickly enough putting the economy at further risk?

A failure on government’s part to exhibit any sense of urgency to make hard decisions regarding South Africa’s recovery process will exacerbate the country’s current economic challenges.

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View from the Chair – Proficio Nov / Dec 2021

Don’t ignore the present, but maintain your long-term focus.

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Investment properties: should I pay cash or make use of a bond?

Should I still consider using a bond to purchase an investment property even though I have sufficient capital to pay in cash?

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Investing tax-efficiently

Considering the tax implications of your investments is critical when building your portfolio.

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Developing a solid financial portfolio to grow retirement wealth

Just 6% of those reaching retirement age will have adequate capital to retire comfortably. Here is how can you be part of that 6%

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