The 7 Pillars of a Practical Will Whether you are young or old, healthy or ill, single or attached, you should have a will. 1) Why You Need a Will Many people underestimate the importance of a Will, but the reality is that whatever your financial status, you will leave something behind. A will gives you the control and assurance that the people you love the most will be taken care of when you are […]
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Everyone is talking about Bitcoin, and wondering if this is the next big thing, or a bubble that is likely to burst. This article is the most insightful explanation we have read so far, and if you are thinking of buying Bitcoin, or any other cryptocurrency then it’s a must-read. Bitcoin: The New Gold or the Currency of the Future? Bitcoin is not the new gold — and currently — I don’t even consider it money. At best, Bitcoin is currently […]
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Integral Wealth Management offers the following services to corporate clients: An Umbrella Pension Scheme to meet the retirement and life assurance needs of the company’s staff. Group medical aid with no underwriting requirements subject to certain criteria. Business assurance plans such as Buy and Sell Agreements and life cover, as well as Key Man insurance. Personal financial planning for individual staff on a confidential basis, including retirement advice. Retirement annuities for individuals if there is no […]
Continue readingSTEPS TO TAKE FOR FINANCIAL SUCCESS
There are 5 well recognised steps to the financial advisory process: Prepare a budget detailing your expenses and your income. Then track actual expenses against that budget for a 3 month period, to see whether the budget is an accurate reflection of your reality. Check every debit order on your bank statement to make sure they are relevant. Make a schedule of all your assets and all your debt. Split assets into investment assets and lifestyle […]
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We recognise that different clients have different needs, different financial circumstances and different preferences. No client is too small for us – there are appropriate and cost effective solutions for everyone. We utilise a range of different product providers and platforms, offering a broad range of investment funds and products at differing fee structures. It’s important when looking at cost to focus on the benefits – value for money and price should not be confused. All […]
Continue readingTHE FINANCIAL ADVISORY PROCESS
There are 6 well recognised steps to the financial advisory process: Identify your needs and objectives Gather information Analyze information and develop the plan Present the plan and the delivery thereof Implement the plan Review progress relative to goals and update regularly It is clear that a good financial advisor cannot do this without the full co-operation and involvement of the client. The more information the planner has, the better the plan is likely to be. […]
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Every person has different requirements when it comes to the management of their wealth. Some people are focused on meeting their basic needs only, others have basic needs as well as certain lifestyle requirements that their financial plans need to meet, and there are those who are focused on legacy issues, having met the first two needs. The outcome that you wish to achieve will have an impact on how you should be invested Some people […]
Continue reading5 ways to spring clean your finances
The temperature is starting to climb and it’s almost safe to leave your scarf at home. Spring is in the air and, as flowers bloom and citizens emerge from hibernation, it’s the perfect time to start afresh with some spring cleaning. Once you’re done dusting the shelves, take a look at your finances and see where they could do with a polish too. This summary of a five-step guide that was published on Clark will help […]
Continue readingHow do commodities affect investments?
An article published on Maya on Money about the 10 key themes investors must not ignore in 2017 inspired thought about a word that gets used a lot in the world of investments — commodities. The key takeaway from this should be that commodities traditionally move in opposition to stocks, so they can be a good way to diversify an investment portfolio — either for the long-term, or during unusually volatile periods. Let’s take this opportunity […]
Continue readingCareers and Industries for the Future
When you were younger, did you have any idea what you wanted to do when you grew up? Perhaps you now have children who at some point will need to consider their options and will need guidance, or perhaps you are at a stage in your life when you’re considering a change in career yourself. You may simply be interested in developing your understanding of which way the world is heading. Whatever your incentive, an article […]
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