Budget 2017 – A quick precis

The Budget for 2017 has been presented to parliament and is awaiting final approval, but if all goes through as planned, here are some key issues that may affect your financial planning for the year – as well as your investment portfolio. Significant announcements New 45% tax rate for those earning more than R1.5 million […]

Should you have a Tax Free Savings Account?

In an article recently published on Moneyweb Today (by Paul Leonard, CFP, Regional Head, Citadel), several points were made that succinctly provided useful insight for those considering the options about investing in a TFSA, and deciding whether or not it would be the most appropriate savings vehicle. Before making any final decisions, it’s always best […]

Valentine’s Gift Ideas

The best gifts are the one’s that show deep consideration for the recipient. That means that Valentine’s Day is not just about flowers, chocolate, biltong and a cute travel mug… it’s about knowing your partner and buying them something that they would truly love! So here are some pointers for this Valentine’s day for expressing […]

Time to gain Momentum?

As I’m sure you’ve read or heard, the annual changes to certain medical plans has been higher than anticipated. These were announced recently, and the Flagstone Group has been hard at work since then to assess where our clients could be experiencing better value elsewhere.Medical Scheme benefits and contributions are constantly changing. Looking to 2017, […]