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Reviewing your financial plan in 2012

21 February 2012

For many consumers, creating or reviewing a financial plan seems like a daunting prospect and something that may not warrant the effort due to the thought of trawling through hundreds of policies to decide which one is the best financial fit.

Lifestyle choices determine your future

20 February 2012

“Cut your coat according to your cloth,” another way of saying “live according to your means” is advice my mother repeatedly gave me during my school years. Of course growing up, my “cloth” was my pocket money, so life was pretty simple … until I got my

Longevity means saving more wisely, too

17 February 2012

It is common knowledge that we as South Africans do not save enough for retirement. This challenge is being compounded by the increased longevity in certain sectors of the population. According to research conducted by Old Mutual, almost 50% of women and

The price of being too conservative

14 February 2012

While the volatile markets that characterised most of 2011 are most likely to continue into this year, retirement fund investors should be wary of opting for the ‘safe’, cash investment options, as this is often one of the greatest mistakes investors make

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The strongest deterrent against FSP compliance missteps is or should be:

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A criminal conviction Debarment Fine or penalty Any of the above can work

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