By Richus Nel, financial adviser at PSG Wealth. Last summer, Cape Town narrowly avoided a “Day Zero” scenario. Had Day Zero manifested, Cape Town would have faced one of the biggest humanitarian crises in our history. The prospects of taps running dry (together with the measures taken), can teach us a number of important financial […]
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Better late than never? Not for your medical cover
By John Cranke, Financial Adviser, PSG Wealth Employee Benefits Midlands When we’re young and healthy, it’s difficult to imagine needing medical cover, and often getting this in place falls by the wayside. Delaying, however, can cost you considerably more than the monthly premium you’d pay, particularly if you are in your mid-30s and up. The […]
PSG Wealth welcomes two new top local advisers
PSG Wealth is pleased to announce the appointment of two top financial advisers to its network. Already respected names in the industry, Diederick Bisschoff and Richus Nel joined the financial services brand at the beginning of November 2018. Bisschoff is based in Johannesburg at the PSG Wealth Melrose Arch office, while Nel joins the PSG […]
Should you consider a testamentary trust?
The introduction of tax on interest-free loans to trusts has seen inter vivos trusts fall out of favour with a shift towards using testamentary trusts instead, according to Willie Fourie, Head of Estate and Trust Services at PSG Wealth. (more…)
What exercise and investments have in common
What do investing and getting ‘beach’ ready have in common? More than you may think! “Dedication, perseverance and discipline are as key to investment success as they are to summer confidence,” says Jac de Wet, National Head of Sales at PSG Wealth. “The most important realisation, however, is that it is a lifestyle decision – […]
‘Green shoots appearing in SA economy’
It has been a cold winter for the South African economy, but there are many green shoots appearing, says PSG Wealth CIO, Adriaan Pask. “I dare say, we are feeling excited about what may transpire in the months ahead,” says Pask. (more…)
Does your multi-manager give you added value?
All investors want market-beating returns, preferably at acceptable levels of risk. Savvy investors also want good value for money because they know that fees can be a drag on returns. (more…)
Is your medical aid plan still right for you
AUTHOR: Shreekanth Sing, technical legal adviser at PSG Wealth It’s that time of year again, when medical aid schemes announce their benefit changes and costs for the year ahead. Given that medical aid costs are escalating faster than inflation, it can be tempting to look for ways to save. But it’s important to properly consider […]
