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How staying the course gives you the long-term edge

By Thandi Skade on 04 May 2023

Reading time: 8 mins

In a world where instant gratification is king, it can be hard not to get distracted by the lure of short-term gains. But taking a long-term view of your...

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Five ways to build a solid financial foundation

By Phiko Peter on 15 Jun 2021

Reading time: 7 mins

Most of us start our careers in our early twenties and plan to earn an income for about four decades before reaching retirement age. Along the way we will...

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How to spring clean your financial habits

By Noluyolo Betela on 16 Sep 2020

Reading time: 6 mins

Whether you celebrate spring on the first of September or on the 22 nd of the month to coincide with the September Equinox – the official start of the new...

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What I wish I knew about personal finance and investing when I started working

By Phiko Peter on 27 Jul 2020

Reading time: 6 mins

A first pay cheque tends to mark the start of adulthood and, with a bit of discipline, can mark your first tentative step towards financial independence. Phi...

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Investment challenges older investors face

By Sandy McGregor on 27 Jul 2020

Reading time: 4 mins

Older investors face a host of challenges entirely different to those faced by their young selves. Sandy McGregor offers a wise perspective for those of this...

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When the reality of saving for retirement sets in

By Sikho Tatana on 27 Jul 2020

Reading time: 6 mins

As you approach your peak earning years and start to reap the rewards of the time and effort you have invested in your career, saving for retirement takes on...

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Personal finance mistakes to avoid in your 20s

By Nomi Bodlani on 27 Jul 2020

Reading time: 10 mins

Nomi Bodlani reflects on common personal finance and investment mistakes investors tend to make in their 20s. If you can avoid these, you can better position...

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What advice would I give to the 30-year-old me?

By Tamryn Lamb on 27 Jul 2020

Reading time: 7 mins

Your 40s are known to be a challenging decade financially, typically balancing the demands of lifestyle costs, children and their education, ageing parents a...

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Part 5: Why every investor needs an independent adviser right now

By Cedrick Pila on 09 Jun 2020

Reading time: 6 mins

Investors are panicked and who can blame them? The market volatility has persuaded some to run for the hills and never look back, while others may be tempted...

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The benefits of independent financial advice

By Tamryn Lamb on 20 Sep 2019

Viewing time: 5 mins 19 seconds

Many investors underplay the importance of financial advice to the detriment of the performance of their portfolios over time. A good financial adviser can...

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PART 5: The role of financial advice in your investment success

By Saleem Sonday on 16 Jul 2019

Reading time: 7 mins

You wouldn’t gamble with your health by not seeing a professional, why do it with your financial future? Consult an independent financial adviser to help you...

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Get advice to be more money savvy

By Lettie Mzwinila on 02 Oct 2018

Reading time: 5 mins

Reports show that as a millennial investor you have a savvy attitude towards cash and you want to be in-the-know about how to grow your money. The value of...

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Should you see a financial adviser?

By Jeanette Marais on 29 Sep 2017

Reading time: 5 mins

With World Financial Planning Day happening on 4 October, there is no better time to get your financial house in order. If you have never sought the help of ...

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The role of financial advice in your investment success

By Nazia Kahlon on 13 Dec 2016

Reading time: 7 mins

You wouldn’t gamble with your health by not seeing a professional, why do it with your financial future? Consult an independent financial adviser to help you...

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The pitfalls of investing, and the role of financial advice

By Thandi Ngwane on 16 Nov 2015

Reading time: 5 mins

Many investors lack the time, knowledge and experience to invest successfully, often encountering difficulties that could have been avoided had they taken...

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What are the merits of good independent advice?

By Jeanette Marais on 31 Mar 2014

Reading time: 8 mins

Many investors lack the time, knowledge and experience to invest successfully, often encountering difficulties that could have been avoided had they taken...

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