Facing death planning 01 December 2015
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
10 ways to spring clean your finances 03 September 2015
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? ...
Offshore investments in South Africa: how do they actually work? 17 August 2015
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. ...
Financial markets are rocketing – are you ‘phased’? 10 August 2015
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. ...
How to avoid retirement funding regrets 03 August 2015
In South Africa, six out of every 10 retirement fund members retire on less than 30% of their preretirement income. ...
Make the most of your money 23 March 2015
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?...
Small business, big challenge 17 March 2015
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. ...
What’s the cost of having a baby in South Africa? 17 February 2015
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? ...
Personal budget balancing act 23 January 2015
Have you gone over budget this festive season? You are not alone. Try these tips to help get you through January. ...