Machrie Financial Planning and Coaching

10/07/2026

What if the greatest inheritance you leave isn't money, but the wisdom to manage it? Discover why your values should always precede your valuables.

Machrie is an authorised financial services provider (FSP 15318). This is not financial advice, unless used as part of a consultation or record of advice by one of our financial planners.

When families who have spent decades building a substantial financial foundation sit down to talk about money, a quiet, often unspoken anxiety usually surfaces. As they look to the future, they worry about the impact their wealth will have on their children. Will the capital empower them to build me...

26/06/2026

Please follow the following link for assistance:
https://www.safps.org.za/Home/OurServices_ApplyProtectiveRegistration

24/06/2026

We are looking to expand our team with a receptionist and additional administrators.

Minimum requirements:
* Fluent in English & Afrikaans
* Grade 12
* Computer literate
* Basic admin skills

We strictly follow an online application process; no applications via other methods will be accepted.

Please click on the following link to apply:
https://ruark270832.typeform.com/to/V3OVn8EL

17/06/2026

Many people spend decades preparing financially for “someday,” only to discover they’ve neglected the health and energy needed to enjoy it. True wealth is not just about growing your portfolio—it’s about creating a life where your financial and physical wellbeing can thrive together.

https://www.machrie.co.za/the-high-price-of-someday/

Machrie is an authorised financial services provider (FSP 15318). This is not financial advice, unless used as part of a consultation or record of advice by one of our financial planners.

There is a very common narrative that high-achievers tend to buy into. It is the idea of the deferred life. We work relentlessly in our thirties, forties, and fifties, pouring all of our surplus time and energy into building our careers and our portfolios. We tell ourselves that we are making sacrif...

15/06/2026

15/06/2026

Feeling out of control with your finances often starts with reacting instead of planning. Discover how defining your priorities, directing your money with purpose, and building financial resilience can help you shift from anxiety to intention.

https://www.machrie.co.za/the-shift-from-reactive-to-intentional-wealth/

Machrie is an authorised financial services provider (FSP 15318). This is not financial advice, unless used as part of a consultation or record of advice by one of our financial planners.

There is a distinct feeling that comes from being out of control with your finances. It is a quiet, low-grade anxiety that hums in the background of your life. When your finances are unguided, you spend your time reacting. You react to the unexpected bill, you react to the late fee, and you react to...

11/06/2026

The Rule of 72 is one of the simplest ways to understand the power of compound growth. Discover how a simple calculation can shift your focus from chasing quick wins to trusting the long-term journey of wealth creation.

https://www.machrie.co.za/the-rule-of-72/

Machrie is an authorised financial services provider (FSP 15318). This is not financial advice, unless used as part of a consultation or record of advice by one of our financial planners.

The financial world is full of complex algorithms, dense spreadsheets, and jargon designed to make investing look like a highly complicated science. You could find yourself thinking that you need an advanced degree just to understand what your money is doing. But occasionally, a piece of math comes....

13/05/2026

The quality of your financial plan depends on the quality of the questions you ask. True planning starts when we move beyond numbers and uncover what genuinely matters to the life you want to build.

https://www.machrie.co.za/asking-better-questions/

Machrie is an authorised financial services provider (FSP 15318). This is not financial advice, unless used as part of a consultation or record of advice by one of our financial planners.

When we sit down to discuss finances, the natural instinct—is to get straight to work. We want to be productive. Because of this, the conversation almost always begins with a variation of the same well-intentioned question: “How can I help you today?” or “What are your financial goals?” Th...

08/05/2026

Markets may feel irrational, but trying to outsmart them often leads to costly mistakes. Long-term success comes from tuning out the noise, managing your impulses, and trusting a plan built to endure.

https://www.machrie.co.za/surviving-the-noise/

Machrie is an authorised financial services provider (FSP 15318). This is not financial advice, unless used as part of a consultation or record of advice by one of our financial planners.

Have you ever looked at the financial news and felt that the world has lost its collective mind? Markets often plunge on seemingly good news and soar on terrible news. A company with no revenue can be valued at billions, while a solid, profitable business is ignored. The short-term behaviour of the....

06/05/2026

You may have medical cover, but hidden gaps could still put your financial future at risk. True protection means ensuring a health crisis doesn’t force you to sacrifice the wealth you’ve worked so hard to build.

https://www.machrie.co.za/the-hidden-gaps-in-your-safety-net/

Machrie is an authorised financial services provider (FSP 15318). This is not financial advice, unless used as part of a consultation or record of advice by one of our financial planners.

We spend a lot of time engineering our financial futures. We carefully allocate our assets, monitor our compounding, and build portfolios designed to withstand economic storms. But one of the most profound risks to a long-term financial plan has nothing to do with the stock market. It has to do with...