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Emerging markets lead the pack
By Andró Griessel 29 March, 2025 It’s just before 3:00 PM on 11 September 2001, and I’m going about my usual day on the third
Follow your ‘roadmap’ to success
By Cassie Carstens 1 March, 2025 There’s something special about an old-fashioned roadmap. Those fold-out AA Karoo maps carried a sense of trust, a reliability
Insurers penalise you, but…
By Andró Griessel 1 February, 2025 Every five years or so, I get the urge to rant and rave about what I see as the
Create wealth in 2025 with these three timeless principles
By Samuel Rossouw January 4, 2025 2025 has arrived, bringing with it a sense of optimism about our financial prospects. South Africa remains stable following
Where do you stand when the bull run is over?
By Andró Griessel 7 December 2024 In case you haven’t heard, last month a banana (the simple yellow kind that monkeys love) was taped to
Tax, emigration and inheritance
Tax law changes carry substantial implications based on where your heirs are situated around the world. By: Elmie de Jager 02/11/2024 If you or any
Annuities Prove Their Worth Once Again
5 October 2024 By Andró Griessel RA has once again outperformed offshore investments over the past 5 years A South African rugby fan can be
Gradual Retirement
Pay attention to the financial and emotional impact By Deidré Valentine 31/8/2024 Many readers of this column have likely followed the Olympic Games to some
‘Lost decade’ – what now?
There is light at the end of the tunnel for SA investors By Andró Griessel 3/8/2024 Any investor who has seen the latest report on
Stay firmly on the investment path in the midst of election rain
By Cassie Carstens 29/6/2024 Those who follow Formula One will know that there are only 20 seats available for the world’s best drivers The annual
Recipe for the Eighth Wonder
Time is the secret ingredient your investments need By Samuel Rossouw 4/5/2024 Investment guru Warren Buffett often refers to compound interest as the eighth wonder
Offshore is calling, but…
Guard against panic or greed guiding investment decisions By Andró Griessel 30/3/2024 By the end of the second quarter of last year, the overall value
Distrust can come at a high price
Let a financial planner examine your financial structure – and win By Elmie de Jager 24/2/2024 My heart literally aches every time there’s news about
Focus on what doesn’t change
A few things to consider when you plan for 2024 By Deidré Valentine 23/12/2023 As we start a new year, one tends to reflect on
No one knows what 2024 might hold
But reflecting on the past provides valuable food for thought By Andró Griessel 27/1/2024 Traditionally, in my first article of the year, I review the
Power of ‘One’: The impact of small differences
The impact over a long period is enormous. By Andró Griessel 25/11/2023 One point makes a big difference. South African rugby supporters once again realised
Wealth Manager, Deidré Valentine, speaks to Citywire.
The Woodland Wealth CFP believes an AUM or fee-based financial adviser environment is best for client outcomes By Tracy Benjamin 7/11/2023 Citywire South Africa regularly
Springboks’ Playbook for Business Success
Lessons from rugby on winning strategies in unlisted interests and valuations By Cassie Carstens 28/10/2023 It would be almost inappropriate not to refer to the
The paradox of choice
Be careful to invest more offshore just because you can By Andró Griessel 30/9/2023 Early in 2022, the permissible percentage for pension funds and retirement
Is cash king once again?
See the bigger picture with your investment strategy By Samuel Rossouw 2/9/2023 I’m frequently reminded of the good old days when the Springboks ran the