Financial Planning

Safeguard your financial future by securing multiple income streams
Trying to plan for your future is difficult. You want to grow your wealth so your future is secure and that you'll have a comfortable retirement. But how can you achieve this? You can't do it by slaving away in your current job. This isn't going to build wealth and a financially comfortable future. You need to exposure multiple income streams. Read on to find out more… What are mu... ››› more
[23 October 2015]

How to put your tax-free savings account to use for retirement
There isn't an easy way to prepare for retirement. You'll have to make a lot of choices along the way. If you're contributing to a pension or a retirement annuity, it's good to add some diversification by looking at other ways of saving for your retirement. And you could do this by using your tax-free savings account. Read on to find out more… Investing for retirement with a tax ... ››› more
[22 October 2015]

A guide to planning for retirement through the ages
You most likely already know that the earlier you start preparing for retirement, the better. From when you start work until you reach retirement age, there are certain things you should focus on in terms of planning for your retirement. Let's take a closer look… Planning for retirement in your 20s In your 20s, retirement planning isn’t likely to be top of mind, but this is whe... ››› more
[21 October 2015]

Should you include government retail bonds in your financial planning strategy?
Financial planning involves all aspects of dealing with your money now and into the future. It's vital to have short-term, medium-term and long-term goals as part of your financial planning strategy. To meet some of these goals, you may need to look at savings vehicles to help you get there. So are government retail bonds worth considering? Let's take a closer look… What are gover... ››› more
[20 October 2015]

What are the chances the finance minister will introduce a new wealth tax?
Tomorrow, the finance minister Nhlanhla Nene will give his medium-term budget. With the government's coffers feeling the strain of slowing economic growth, Nene is under pressure to introduce new ways of increasing tax revenue. But how is he going to do it? Since Thomas Piketty, a French economist, suggested introducing a new ‘wealth' tax in SA, could this happen? Let's take a closer lo... ››› more
[20 October 2015]

How to find the perfect home business opportunity
If you struggle to pay your dues from month to month, a home business could be the perfect solution. Starting your own home business could give you the chance to make much needed extra cash. So which home businesses ideas are worth considering? And how can you choose the perfect one for you? Read on to find out... The makings of a perfect home business If you’re looking to make... ››› more
[20 October 2015]

Planning for your retirement? Here are five options to consider…
Planning for your later years is no easy task. There are so many decisions to make. You know you need to make provisions and save for retirement, but what are your options? Read on to find out more about five ways you can fund or top up your retirement savings… How to plan for your retirement Planning for retirement is a time consuming task. Of course, the earlier you start the be... ››› more
[19 October 2015]

Retirement planning: Using endowments to help fund your retirement
Endowments, also known as endowment policies or endowment plans, are essentially savings vehicles provided by life assurance companies. Endowments can be a good option for you to consider for providing additional income once you reach retirement if you sit in a higher tax bracket. Let's take a closer look at endowments… What are endowments? Endowments are targeted savings plans. T... ››› more
[16 October 2015]

Three ways to deal with debt
Debt does have its uses, such as helping you to buy a property. But if you use debt to fund your lifestyle, it's time to address the situation. Carrying a lot of debt means you're working to service this debt, plus it stops you working towards financial goals. So how can you get out of debt? Read on to find out… Prioritise your debt The first step is going through all the debt ... ››› more
[15 October 2015]

How to make your retirement comfortable
You no doubt know that planning for retirement from a young age gives you the best chance of achieving your financial goals for when you get there. To really prepare adequately for retirement, you need to spend time now making some decisions. This will help you plan more effectively. Let's take a closer look… Work out your retirement budget When you retire, the expenses you have n... ››› more
[14 October 2015]

How to get your financial planning right
Financial planning is of vital importance. By planning your financial future, you can help yourself achieve your goals. So how should you approach financial planning? Let's take a closer look… What is financial planning? Financial planning is all about focusing on your financial goals and organising yourself to achieve them. You’ll probably have to make sacrifices along the way ... ››› more
[13 October 2015]

Financial planning 101: How to put together a budget
Successful financial planning boils down to successful budgeting. If you don't have a budget, you don't know what you're doing with your money. By putting a budget in place, you can spend your money more effectively and put more of it to work. So how can you put together the perfect budget? Read on to find out the four steps towards putting together a budget… Budget planning step ... ››› more
[12 October 2015]

How to get your financial planning in order
It's never too early to start financial planning. The earlier you do, the easier you'll find it to reach your financial goals. So where should you start with financial planning? Read on to find out… Financial planning will help you reach your financial goals Whatever your financial goals are, whether it’s to retire at 50 or pay off the bond on your house quickly, you need to put... ››› more
[09 October 2015]

How to achieve your financial goals investing on the stock market
Whilst you may dream of investing in a share on the stock market that goes on to hit make you a 1,000% gain in a matter of months, chances are it's not going to happen. Instead you should plan achievable financial goals and map out how you're going to get there. This is key to careful financial planning. Let's take a closer look at how you can do this… Draw up your financial goals ... ››› more
[08 October 2015]

Retirement planning: Dealing with annuities once you retire
When you decide to retire, you need to sort out what you're going to do with your pension. You can take a third of your retirement savings in a lump sum, the remainder must go towards an annuity. So what is an annuity? And what are your options picking one? Read on to find out… What is an annuity? An annuity refers to a payment you receive on an annual basis. When it comes t... ››› more
[07 October 2015]

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