by anthonyb@timslatter.com | May 15, 2017 | Article, Financial Planning
It’s never too early to start planning for your retirement, and help is at hand if saving for the future ever feels confusing or overwhelming. The key is to think like a wilderness explorer and always be prepared! Be open to what could happen in your autumn years. For...
by anthonyb@timslatter.com | May 8, 2017 | Article, Financial Planning
In the aftermath of South Africa’s downgrade to junk status by two major ratings agencies, it is feared that the country will begin a self-reinforcing downward spiral. Until the end of 2016, Azar Jammine, the director and chief economist of Econometrix, felt that the...
by anthonyb@timslatter.com | May 1, 2017 | Article, Financial Planning
A death is often a traumatic enough event, without the added burden of dealing with estate matters. Unfortunately, many people underestimate the costs related to death, especially the smaller fees that quickly add up. Consequently, loved ones sometimes find themselves...
by anthonyb@timslatter.com | Apr 24, 2017 | Article, Financial Planning
Positive steps to regulate and improve the conduct and professionalism of the financial planning industry have been made over the past months and are now coming to a point where it will impact our clients. These steps have been called the Retail Distribution Review...
by anthonyb@timslatter.com | Apr 17, 2017 | Article, Financial Planning
One sneaky fact about retirement, that many of us often overlook, is that it arrives faster than we expect! Essentially, we are never too young to think about our retirement investments inside of a healthy financial portfolio. As you read this blog, please also bear...
by anthonyb@timslatter.com | Apr 10, 2017 | Article, Financial Planning
The South African landscape of junk status is looking rocky and, in a time like this, it is important to stay informed about what is happening and how it could affect you. Political risks from South Africa’s cabinet reshuffle on the last day of March 2017 have...
