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Designing Your Retirement Paycheck
Designing Your Retirement Paycheck Income Strategies for a Secure Future By Dané Potgieter Imagine waking up on your first day of retirement with no alarm clock, no meetings – and no financial stress. That is the dream. But how do we make it a reality? Retirement marks a major life transition – one that …
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Retirement planning for couples
Retirement planning for couples Why ‘ours’ still needs two plans Each partner requires a separate plan to protect against risks that could quietly undermine their shared retirement dreams. This is about ensuring that both partners are secure, together and individually, no matter what the future holds. By Wouter Fourie (CFP®) Director of Ascor® …
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The hidden retirement risk
The hidden retirement risk Drawing too much, too soon Yes, 7% may be too much, and the danger of high drawdowns is that they’ll leave you short of income in later years. By Wouter Fourie (CFP®) Director of Ascor® Independent Wealth Management. Wouter Fourie is Past winner of the FPI Financial Planner of …
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The retirement red zone
The retirement red zone Why the five years before and after retiring matter most Mistakes, market losses, or poor planning can have a lasting impact, even if you’ve been disciplined for decades. By Wouter Fourie (CFP®) Director of Ascor® Independent Wealth Management. Wouter Fourie is Past winner of the FPI Financial Planner of …
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Decluttering Your Debt A Spring Cleaning Approach
Decluttering Your Debt A Spring-Cleaning Approach By Dylan Rodrigues Spring is often associated with fresh starts – clearing out cupboards, tidying up the home, and making space for what truly matters. The same principle can be applied to your finances. Debt, much like clutter, has a way of building up over time and weighing …
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World Financial Planning Week 6–10 Oktober 2025
World Financial Planning Week 6-10 Oktober 2025 Financial Planning Week forms part of World Financial Planning Day, coordinated by the Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB) and its affiliates (like the FPI in SA).It’s celebrated in more than 25 countries, all with the same message: “Live your today. Plan your tomorrow.” The purpose is …
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Five retirement mistakes that could cost you your financial freedom
Five retirement mistakes that could cost you your financial freedom Don’t treat retirement as a once-off event and a finish line. It’s a new phase of life, with evolving opportunities and risks. By Wouter Fourie (CFP®) Director of Ascor® Independent Wealth Management. Wouter Fourie is Past winner of the FPI Financial Planner of …
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Estate Planning Tips for Business Owners
Don’t Leave It Too Late Estate Planning Tips for Business Owners By Dylan Rodrigues Estate planning is a crucial but often overlooked aspect of financial planning – especially for business owners. Unlike salaried individuals, business owners must consider both personal and business assets, succession planning, and liquidity in the event of their death …
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Why good intentions won’t save your retirement but this will
Why good intentions won’t save your retirement, but this will Having a goal without a clearly defined strategy is like embarking on a journey without a destination or compass. By Wouter Fourie (CFP®) Director of Ascor® Independent Wealth Management. Wouter Fourie is Past winner of the FPI Financial Planner of the Year competition …
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