<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[FC Financial Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fc Financial Group]]></description><link>https://www.fcfin.co.za/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:29:45 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.fcfin.co.za/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Market Volatility in 2026: What South African Investors Need to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[In just three weeks, the JSE All Share Index went from an all-time high of 128,455 to 110,070, a drop of more than 14%. By 9 April, it had climbed back to 118,205. For many investors, those numbers triggered something far more powerful than financial concern. They triggered doubt.]]></description><link>https://www.fcfin.co.za/post/investment-strategies-to-secure-your-financial-growth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bfefe80160b7de3150ea43</guid><category><![CDATA[Investment Solutions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Financial Planning]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:34:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d4513_741fc07f38a74436a0ce68bfc8698bb1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fanie Jansen van Vuuren</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local vs Offshore Investing in South Africa: How to Build a Balanced Portfolio in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The JSE All Share Index has underperformed major global indices for the better part of a decade. Meanwhile, the rand remains vulnerable to political shifts, load shedding aftershocks, and global risk sentiment. If you are a South African investor watching these trends, you have probably asked yourself: "Should I just move everything offshore?" It is an understandable reaction. Doubt creeps in when your local portfolio trails the S&#38;P 500 year after year. But here is the reality that...]]></description><link>https://www.fcfin.co.za/post/local-vs-offshore-investing-south-africa-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f9c03db27e981e27c6b458</guid><category><![CDATA[Investment Solutions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Financial Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Advisory Services]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ce0a83_e2f67a470102479e9ea531cd50c864a2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fanie Jansen van Vuuren</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offshore Investing in 2026: Why South African Investors Should Act Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa represents less than 0.5% of the global economy. Yet most local investors hold the vast majority of their wealth in South African assets. If that statistic makes you pause, it should. You may be feeling uncertain about where to put your money right now. Global headlines shift daily, the rand fluctuates, and the temptation to keep everything local feels safe. But "safe" and "smart" are not always the same thing. The truth is that 2026 presents a rare combination of factors that...]]></description><link>https://www.fcfin.co.za/post/offshore-investing-in-2026-why-south-african-investors-should-act-now</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f9c82b2528aeae0146b3f0</guid><category><![CDATA[Investment Solutions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Financial Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Advisory Services]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ce0a83_5554a3e296fc481ca68e7d2d346c3132~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fanie Jansen van Vuuren</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Financial Detox for 2026: 10 Ways South Africans Can Make Every Rand Work Harder]]></title><description><![CDATA[The average South African household loses thousands of rands each year to forgotten subscriptions, misaligned insurance policies, and underperforming investments they never review. If that thought stings a little, you are not alone. The start of a new year brings a natural urge to reset. You clean your house, set new goals, and commit to better habits. But how often do you give your finances the same treatment? For most people, the honest answer is: not often enough. Old debit orders keep...]]></description><link>https://www.fcfin.co.za/post/financial-detox-south-africa-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f9cbb4b27e981e27c6ce1c</guid><category><![CDATA[Financial Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Advisory Services]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ce0a83_8b455607db8c4cd394062c841e387f5a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fanie Jansen van Vuuren</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investment Outlook for 2026: Four Key Themes South African Investors Need to Watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa's risk profile is improving. Rating-upgrade momentum is building, foreign capital is flowing in, and the country is making progress on its FATF grey list status. For investors who have felt cautious about local assets in recent years, that shift is significant. But South Africa does not exist in isolation. Geopolitics, inflation, artificial intelligence, and local reform are all shaping the investment landscape. Here are the four themes that matter most for your portfolio in...]]></description><link>https://www.fcfin.co.za/post/investment-outlook-for-2026-four-key-themes-south-african-investors-need-to-watch</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f9d4fc7c961ad0b9fd7327</guid><category><![CDATA[Investment Solutions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Financial Planning]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ce0a83_9a10416502be4045a5bdb872135969b6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fanie Jansen van Vuuren</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Things You Should Never Include in Your Will: A Guide for South Africans in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your will is one of the most important documents you will ever sign. But what many people do not realise is that including the wrong things can be just as damaging as leaving them out entirely. Inappropriate provisions, outdated instructions, or legally unenforceable bequests can lead to confusion, costly delays, and painful disputes among the very people you are trying to protect. If you have ever sat down to draft or update your will, you have probably focused on what to put in. That is...]]></description><link>https://www.fcfin.co.za/post/10-things-you-should-never-include-in-your-will-a-guide-for-south-africans-in-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f9d9ef6d919e5ce86ffbe7</guid><category><![CDATA[Estate Administration]]></category><category><![CDATA[Financial Planning]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ce0a83_58476b6bd6a54224803b51ba74410516~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fanie Jansen van Vuuren</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Financial Planning for Newlyweds in South Africa: 10 Principles to Build Wealth Together]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly half of all marital stress in South Africa can be traced back to one source: money. Not a lack of love, not incompatibility, but disagreements about finances. The good news is that couples who talk openly about money and plan together from the start are far better positioned to build lasting wealth and avoid the conflicts that pull others apart. Whether you have just said "I do" or you are planning your wedding for later this year, the financial decisions you make now will shape your...]]></description><link>https://www.fcfin.co.za/post/financial-planning-for-newlyweds-in-south-africa-10-principles-to-build-wealth-together</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f9dd04c585bc8d328fc554</guid><category><![CDATA[Financial Planning]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ce0a83_fc63f378cb574d45b533b3f02dee51c1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fanie Jansen van Vuuren</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Get Out of Debt in South Africa: A Step-by-Step Guide ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Debt is like a fire. When it is small and controlled, it can be useful. But ignore it for even a moment and it can quickly become an uncontrollable, destructive force. It stops you from saving. It stops you from building wealth. And it stops you from enjoying life. If that sounds familiar, you are not alone. Many South Africans find themselves trapped in a cycle of borrowing to cover borrowing, watching interest snowball while their financial freedom slips further away. With interest rates...]]></description><link>https://www.fcfin.co.za/post/how-to-get-out-of-debt-in-south-africa-a-step-by-step-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f9e14f5caf4ed272bcf849</guid><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2025 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ce0a83_59519aee4d57471fa0a07f46f2f81e6f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fanie Jansen van Vuuren</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>