Market overview on the latest news of the day By Wouter Fourie (CFP®) and Ryk van Niekerk (RSG Geldsake) Wouter Fourie 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 and, Secure your retirement. He is the CEO of Ascor® …
What to do with savings if 2021 looks like 2020 Trying to time the market is potentially damaging. By Martin de Kock (CFP®) – 8 January 2021 Shareholder and director of Ascor® Independent Wealth Managers For many people, 2020 was an annus horribilis that affected their income, their holiday plans, their family and possibly even their health. …
Current markets can be a scary place By Martin de Kock (CFP®) – Ascor® Independent Wealth Managers With two months to go before the year comes to a screeching halt, the current downward movement in markets has led to investors’ emotions ranging from concern to outright anxiety. The markets have declined as follows: S&P 500 year-to-date …