01 Dec Facing death planning
Too few South Africans draft a will or ensure that sufficient assets and policies are in place to care for their loved ones, explains Richard...
December 2015
03 Sep 10 ways to spring clean your finances
Posted at 10:27h in Financial planning and advice
In South Africa spring arrives just before the big Christmas spending season. What better time to get a handle on your finances each year? ...
17 Aug Offshore investments in South Africa: how do they actually work?
Posted at 08:29h in Offshore investing
You can obtain exposure to overseas investment markets in two ways, namely, via asset swap funds and via direct offshore investments. ...
10 Aug Financial markets are rocketing – are you ‘phased’?
Posted at 08:29h in Investments
'Phasing-in' sees you investing over multiple months. It's is a prudent approach when investing large sums into 'fully priced' financial markets. ...
03 Aug How to avoid retirement funding regrets
In South Africa, six out of every 10 retirement fund members retire on less than 30% of their preretirement income. ...
23 Mar Make the most of your money
Managing money: it’s something we all do, and often on a daily basis, but how can ordinary folks maximise their cash to create lasting wealth?...
17 Mar Small business, big challenge
Owning your own small business may be your dream, but the loss of a predictable salary isn't the only challenge of going it alone. ...
17 Feb What’s the cost of having a baby in South Africa?
Posted at 09:21h in Financial planning and advice
From ante-natal care to university and everything in between, what is the cost of having a child these days? ...
23 Jan Personal budget balancing act
Have you gone over budget this festive season? You are not alone. Try these tips to help get you through January. ...