by anthonyb@timslatter.com | Jul 17, 2017 | Article, Financial Planning
Do you nod along blankly when someone talks about unit trusts, or do your eyes glaze when you hear the word ‘annuity’? Do you wish investment terms weren’t so complicated or full of abbreviations? It’s easy to get confounded by the use of financial jargon if you...
by anthonyb@timslatter.com | Jul 10, 2017 | Article, Financial Planning
Many South Africans are currently feeling the financial pinch and, as belts tighten, it’s natural for households to review where they can cut back on expenses. It may be tempting during such times to send life cover payments to the bottom of the priority list, but...
by anthonyb@timslatter.com | Jul 3, 2017 | Article, Financial Planning
Old Mutual Balanced Fund manager, Graham Tucker, explains in an article published on Fin24 how many investors suffer from something he calls ‘inflation illusion’. This essentially means that many people aren’t completely aware about the effects of inflation or how...
by anthonyb@timslatter.com | Jun 26, 2017 | Article, Financial Planning
There is no formula for instant wealth – but for some, it can become a reality overnight and, if not managed correctly, this dream can easily turn into a nightmare. If you happen to inherit an astronomical sum, receive a massive bonus, or fortuitously sell a...
by anthonyb@timslatter.com | Jun 19, 2017 | Article, Financial Planning
The school holidays are coming and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with so many things to remember to do before you go away. But here are five quick and easy pointers that will make your holiday as carefree as possible – and even save you money in the long run...
by anthonyb@timslatter.com | Jun 12, 2017 | Article, Financial Planning
It’s that time of year again in the southern hemisphere. The days are shorter, the nights are long and cold; dressing gowns and woolly jumpers have replaced sunblock and shorts. Another thing that is common in winter is the flu, so this article published on MoneyWeb...