How to consolidate your debt effectively

Dane Potgieter How to consolidate your debt effectively 26Sept2024

How to consolidate your debt effectively   By Dané Potgieter   In the complex and intricate world of personal finance, one term often surfaces as a beacon of hope amidst a sea of debt: Debt Consolidation. It is not just a buzzword; it is a strategic financial move that can potentially transform the landscape of …

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Retirement: Women still at a disadvantage

Wouter Fourie Retirement Women still at a disadvantage 9march2022

Retirement: Women still at a disadvantage Here’s how women can improve their financial position in retirement. By Wouter Fourie (CFP®) Wouter Fourie is the CEO of Ascor® Independent Wealth Management.  He is past winner of the FPI Financial Planner of the Year competition and the co-author of The Ultimate Guide to Retirement in South Africa …

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Have you considered your wife?

Martin de Kock Have you considered your wife 7July2021

Have you considered your wife? Very often, financial advice focuses only on the husband, neglecting his spouse. It is never too late to change this. By Martin de Kock (CFP®) – Ascor® Independent Wealth Managers Today we cringe when we watch an old-school movie where the traditional gender stereotypes are portrayed so blatantly, but the …

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Financial planning for under 30 getting debt free

Financial planning for the under-30s Planning for Debt free-day (D-day) Getting debt free as the first step to enjoying a financially independent life and retirement By Wouter Fourie CFP® FPI Financial Planner of the Year 2015/2016 We were all there once. You are young, you have only recently started building your career and there are …

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Financial Planning for Women – Survivors checklist

Financial Planning for Women Survivors checklist – In the unfortunate event of losing a spouse The death of a spouse is one of the most devastating events of a person’s life.  Survivors must cope with more than grief; they also have to deal with crucial financial matters. This can be particular stressful if the surviving …

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