by anthonyb@timslatter.com | Aug 7, 2017 | Article, Financial Planning
Before we chat about the current asset allocation environment, let’s quickly roughly describe the term for those of us who may be unsure of what this means. Asset allocations broadly refer to the actual investment options – ie. when you invest money, it needs to...
by anthonyb@timslatter.com | Jul 31, 2017 | Article, Financial Planning
Dealing with money matters can feel like negotiating a minefield for many couples, which is highlighted in this article by Maya on Money. Money has been cited to be the biggest reason for divorce, and differing attitudes towards money in any relationship can cause...
by anthonyb@timslatter.com | Jul 24, 2017 | Article, Financial Planning
We live in uncertain times, so it is natural for many parents to want their children to have financial security, without money worries on top of everything else. Many parents also wish to build their wealth to such an extent that it will be passed down for generations...
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...
