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Lynn Haffner

Lynn Haffner

Momentum Financial Planner


I am a Senior Executive Financial Advisor with Momentum Sandton Strelitzia Branch for the last 16 years and ex Sage Life for 15 years and I aim to meet my client's explicit short, medium and long term financial goals. I offer everything from Business Assurance Cover right up to Share Portfolios.

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Mothering & Money
5 key financial lessons you should be teaching your children
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Will your retirement be romantic?
Let’s make sure medical claims don’t spoil your sunsets.
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Invest or save – what’s best?
Even if you’re not the president, it doesn’t make sense to keep your money in the couch!
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Why money isn't as simple as it seems.
These common beliefs about money are not necessarily true!
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How much would you have today if you had invested R1,000 in Apple 10 years ago?
Think you know the answer?
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5 common investment mistakes
Check if you have made a similar mistake in the past or take note to avoid making these mistakes in the future.
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Save on your premiums!
Every little bit helps. Please speak to us to make sure you’re not paying too much for your insurance, medical aid, life insurance, or other money products.
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Thinking of changing jobs?
Congratulations! But make sure you make the right decision when it comes to your retirement savings.
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How to invest money to make money
Do you have some money saved up, but you don’t know what to do with it? Here are a couple options.
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Congratulations on your first paycheck!
Thinking of spending it on a night out? Shopping spree? New shoes? Read this first.
Podcast
Do you feel overwhelmed thinking about money?
In this podcast Levashni Naicker (Communications Specialist) talks to Paul Nixon (Head of behavioural finance) about investor behavior, investment noise and what happens when we are faced with too many choices.
Tips
Lose your job? Don't make rash decisions.
Thinking of spending your payout? Paying off debt? Opening a business? Read this before you make any decisions.
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10 ways to save money every day
Here are small steps you can take to save and give you peace of mind.
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Let's talk about school fees and other monthly education costs
Use this calculator to work out your monthly school bills
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Rules for good money management.
4 pointers for your 2023 financial plan.
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Making sense of annuities
In this podcast Niel Joubert (Communications Manager) talks to Elri Pienaar (Manager: Income and Structured Solutions) about annuities.
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Do good while making returns.
In this episode Levashni Naicker (Communications Specialist) talks to Kudzayi Ziso (Corporate Portfolio Solutions Portfolio Manager) about the topical subject of responsible investing and why it should appeal to investors.
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Has your financial position changed?
Use this checklist to find out if you have all your financial bases covered.
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5 tips for building your emergency savings fund
It’s more important than ever to build up emergency savings that you can fall back on when the world gives you a financial knock.
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Life insurance is very different to an investment - here’s why.
Most people need both insurance and investments in their financial plans. Before you make any decisions, make sure you understand what insurance is.
Guides
Financial to-do list if you're planning to have a baby
Life often hands us surprises, and we can’t plan for every situation - but if you follow this financial to-do list, you’ll be better prepared for your life as a parent.
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Welcome to your fun fund!
We have all heard of an emergency and rainy-day fund, but what about a fund for the good times?
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“I don’t know how I’m going to afford my child’s school fees!”
Here’s how to save +- R90,000 for your child’s education.
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South Africans are investing internationally - from their armchairs
There has never been a better time to set up your international investment.
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Are you making these common money mistakes?
Your long-term wealth depends on the choices you make with each challenge you encounter as you move through life. Check how you are doing with this quiz.
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Do you earn more than your partner? Let’s talk about it.
When one partner earns more than another, there’s bound to be complications. It’s time to talk about how to manage your finances, especially if you’re in the tricky position of earning more than your partner.
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Living the good life!
So you’ve tied the knot and want to have a great life. But do you and your partner think about money the same way?

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