Category: Financial advice

Money lessons for your children

A good example is the greatest teacher and children learn mostly by copying or repeating what they have seen their parents do.

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Pandemic panic should not shape your money decisions

In this Business Day Spotlight podcast we look at how savings and investment have been impacted by COVID-19 for ordinary South Africans.

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Retrenchment and Retirement Savings: What are Your Options?

We look at the reasons you should try to avoid dipping into your retirement savings when you lose your job and discuss the merits of a preservation fund.

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How to Make Smart Money Choices

As COVID-19 is teaching us, you can’t predict what’ll happen in the future but it’s good to be prepared. Our tips on smart money management can help you prepare for your financial future.

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Did you marry correctly?

Veils and nails, shoes and dress hues…these are important considerations, but not nearly as crucial as the legalities of your marriage. We look at why it’s important to marry under the right regime and how you can change it if you need to.

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Your income: the one thing you should never underinsure

Income protection is often overlooked in favour of insuring more tangible assets like houses or cars. We discuss why your ability to earn an income is your most valuable asset and what you should know about protecting it.

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Demystifying the Offshore Wrapper

Investing locally or offshore can be challenging with so much more to consider than just market returns and costs.

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Personal discretionary allowances: don’t miss December’s deadline

Before you start celebrating the New Year, make sure you’ve used your 2019 personal discretionary allowance by 31 December.

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