The living annuity is mostly the preferred choice at retirement today, as it allows investors the flexibility to select their income level, manage the funds in which their retirement capital will be invested and thereby control their exposure to growth assets. Another attractive point is that it addresses the desire of many investors to leave…
Dit is algemeen bekend dat Suid-Afrika minder as een present van wêreldwye bruto binnelandse produk (BBP) uitmaak. Wynand Venter, Besigheidsontwikkelingsbestuurder, en Marc Krom, Streekbestuurder by Glacier International, verduidelik waarom beleggers wat slegs SA-blootstelling in hul portefeuljes het dus talle moontlike groeigeleenthede sal misloop. Die belangrikheid van diversifikasie Daar is verskeie maniere om ‘n portefeulje te…
There is a scam underway where criminals call victims of stolen or hijacked vehicles to embezzle money from them. Theynormally follow the modus operandi as stipulated below:The owner of the vehicle will report it as stolen or hijacked to the SAPS.Sometimes a few hours or even a few days after having reported the matter these…
With the academic year in full swing our economic realities remind us that education costs will continue to put a strain on already stretched budgets for many parents and caregivers. If this is your truth, the best way to navigate the challenge is with a realistic plan and focused goals that will ensure your child’s…
Ensuring a sustainable income that lasts throughout retirement is the main goal when selecting a retirement income solution. Linda Blom, Business Development Manager at Glacier by Sanlam, unpacks what this means, some of the roadblocks to retiring with confidence, and what you need to do to get on track. The retirement conundrum We start saving…
As romantic as Valentine’s Day may be, the “month of love” is potentially littered with financial traps, which may negatively impact relationships as couples try to impress and woo potential partners. In fact, reckless spending in the name of love may just be the last straw for 55% of South Africans who say they have…
Danksy puik ondersteuning, gaan voorbereiding van etes voort “Ek was nog besig om ‘n skaaptjoppie op die kole te praat, toe personeel my skakel en sê die plafon in die kombuis is besig om in te gee,” vertel Jannie Kotze (bestuurder van Suikerbosoord: Heidelberg Vereniging vir Bejaardes). Dié gesogte aftreeoord in Freemanlaan se personeel en…
Severe weather and fire-related events are by their very nature…unpredictable. That’s why we can’t rule out the possibility of devastating summer hailstorms in the northern parts of the country, and the real and present fire risk in the Western and Eastern Cape over this time of the year.We value your role as risk advisors in…
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