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Settling debt versus investing: What are my options?

Should I focus solely on settling my home loan or settling my home loan while simultaneously contributing to another investment?

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Structured products: what are they, and what do they do?

Using structured products appropriately can add significant diversification and return benefits to a portfolio.

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View from the Chair – Proficio June / July 2021

Resource-rich South Africa – recovering its resilience or rambling in uncertainty?

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What to consider a year before retiring as a member of the GEPF

Retire or resign – don’t leave your decision too late!

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To RA or not to RA

Can you still invest successfully for retirement?

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How much capital will I need to retire comfortably?

I contribute to a provident fund, retirement annuity, and a tax-free savings account monthly. Is there anything else I should consider to ensure the best outcome for my retirement?

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Total Investment Cost: Funds vs Competitors – Q4 2020

How NFB Asset Management’s Total Investment Cost stacked up over the fourth quarter of 2020.

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SA’s telecoms stocks pose value

Insight into the telecommunication sector and the main players in the country

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How businesses can better prepare for the loss of key personnel

COVID has shown us we can’t rely on things to stay the same, especially our mortality and health. As a business owner, it’s important to be prepared for the impact of losing a key person in your company.

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Can the short-term momentum become long-term growth?

The local economy may have some momentum – boosted by a strong rand – now, but will this last?

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What kind of insurance should you be considering for older children?

Parents should consider purchasing insurance for their older children, especially those in their late teens and early twenties. Insurance is a wonderful way to protect your children from unforeseeable calamities.

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How to save on home loan insurance

It’s usually cheaper to take out your own home loan insurance, rather than accepting the cover offered by your bank.

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Raising your child to be financially educated

You don’t have to wait to leave a monetary legacy for your children, instead, help them develop healthy savings and spending habits now that will set them up for future financial freedom.

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The outlook for inflation

What is driving higher local consumer prices?

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Uncertainty impacts local banking stocks

The jury is out on whether shares in South African lenders are a good bet in the current economic climate

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What impact do strikes have on investor sentiment?

The possible effect of strikes on investor sentiment towards SA.

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Protecting your most valuable asset

When employees are asked what their most valuable asset is they typically list their house, car and other material possessions, forgetting that without an income they would not be able to afford these assets.

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Is making a withdrawal from my preservation funds the best option for me?

The overall liquidity of your investment portfolio should be considered when deciding whether to withdraw from a fund and purchase a living annuity.

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How long can South Africa maintain its current account surplus?

In SA’s case, it is due to a collapse in consumer demand that has resulted in lower imports, coupled with a big increase in the price of the commodities SA exports.

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Three tips to improve your financial footing

It’s easy to get caught up in spending too much to the detriment of your savings potential. We provide three steps you can take today to put yourself in a better financial position for the future.

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