Jokes about driving and getting old
A retired gentleman went to the social security office to apply for his grant. The woman behind the counter asked him for his driver's license to verify his age. He looked in his pockets and realised he had left his wallet at home. He told the woman that he was...
Rebuilding wealth after a crisis
Anet Ahern, CEO PSG Asset Management For many of us, 2020 has certainly left a mark on our finances. Maybe you have had to access your savings to make ends meet, or perhaps you’ve simply realised how precarious your financial position really is. For...
Old age driving when should one stop driving a motor car
There are no set and fast rules when deciding to stop driving and from my personal experience, it depends on the individual’s circumstances. I have undertaken some research into this matter, which is covered below; SIGNS WHEN TO CONSIDER STOPPING DRIVING You...
Managing Change in Retirement
MANAGING CHANGE IN RETIREMENT by ANDREW BLAINE In this article I hope to explain how a comprehensive retirement plan can help retirees once the glitter has worn off and retirement has become a reality, complete with all is beauty and ugliness, dimples and warts,...
Retirement Plans. When last did you review your retirement plan? How are you pacing yourself?
I recently was invited to a webinar at which Nick Mallett, the renowned rugby pundit, Springbok coach, and rugby player was the guest. He stated that South Africa were not favourites to win the last World Cup Rugby Cup. As a result of their excellent...
Health, Happiness and Appreciation.
It is well known that as one gets older, one likely is to get new ailments at times. When you recover from any sickness, you are so grateful and thankful that you are well again. Therefore, I believe that it is important to review your health goals regularly. This...
Other viewpoints on reviewing your retirement plans in retirement regularly.
INTRODUCTION. I have been fortunate to have been given and purchased several books on retirement. In this article, I share some of the views of several authors on the importance of regularly reviewing your retirement plans. Kim Potgieter in her book...
The Cyclic Nature of Life
The picture above is, to me, a wonderful and appropriate representation of life. This may seem strange to you but I ask you to be patient and allow me to expand? Life moves in cycles. We have the daily (24h), weekly (7 days) and yearly (12 months) cycles we know...
Spring cleaning tips.
The winter months make it hard to find the motivation to do a deep clean of your home. Once spring finally arrives, days are longer and the air is fresher. The spring season is the perfect time to revive your living space by doing some cleaning. The following five...
Where does “spring cleaning “ originate from?
The tradition of spring cleaning dates back centuries and is a hallmark of Jewish, Iranian, and Chinese cultures. In ancient Jewish tradition, they would clean their home to prepare for Passover, in part to remove any bread that was not unleavened. That is...