Don’t go crackers

For most of us, November started off with a bang! But unfortunately remembering the redemption from explosive chaos does little to help us manage our time, stress, skills and finances over November and December. It’s like we just go from one event to the next, our limited weekends disappearing under the demands of a myriad […]

When it comes to the rand – local is lekker

Have you ever wondered what causes the rise and drop in commodity prices? While there are several factors at play, the most significant cause is the fluctuating value of a country’s currency. We’ve seen this happen with our own rand in the past few months as our currency has tumbled and gained momentary reprieves, so […]

Return Drivers and Risks in the SA Listed Property Sector

In South Africa the listed property sector is one of the most contentious areas of the JSE. At Lifeforce Financial Services we like to keep abreast of the battle of the bulls vs. bears – without picking a side. We know that everyone has their own investment style. In the one corner you have the bulls. […]

The power of positivity and a good plan

Have you ever told yourself, “When I have more money, I’ll be happier”? How about, “I’ll never be able to pay off this debt”? These sort of toxic money thoughts are holding you back from financial success – and happiness! A good financial plan needs to be attainable and measurable, those expressions are neither. The […]

The ‘Sleeper Risk’: Understanding Liquidity & Investing

Lifeforce Financial Services not only takes pride in being fully independent in our financial advisory services, but we have considerable investment opportunities that enable us to provide tailored investment platforms for our clients to build diverse and profitable portfolios. Inside of this arena, there are many pitfalls to avoid, and terminology that needs to be understood in […]

Mid-Year Financial Review

When are you most likely to check on your investments? Is it when they are doing well, or is it when the markets are down and you’re feeling anxious? Chances are it’s the latter. This isn’t always the ideal time to make investment decisions as emotions are running high. That’s why taking the time to […]