#Knowledge Library

Nov 2, 2020, 10:00 AM by Evelyn Doubel CFP®

It’s a buyer’s market, but it may be dangerous to fall into the bargain property trap.

Oct 28, 2020, 08:12 AM by Zukiswa Sonjica CFP®

If the crisis has left you cash-strapped, there are a couple of places you may be able to turn to access funds.

Oct 26, 2020, 09:40 AM by Andrew Duvenage CFP®

The economic outlook for the second half of 2020 is not looking positive which is likely to have an impact on investors.

Oct 22, 2020, 11:07 AM by Andrew Duvenage CFP®

This shocking contraction, although expected, has severely impacted the South African economy - is this irrevocably damaged?

Oct 20, 2020, 13:04 PM by Paul Marais

As commercial banks report an increase in bad debt and make provisions for further potential impairments, does this mean that listed banks are no longer a viable investment option?

Oct 12, 2020, 12:03 PM by NFB Private Wealth Management

Meet Jaco, one of NFB's esteemed Private Wealth Managers.

Oct 6, 2020, 08:52 AM by Justin Boyce

How NFB Asset Management’s Total Investment Cost stacked up over the first quarter of 2020.

Sep 28, 2020, 13:35 PM by Justin Boyce

The 2020 Second Quarter Fund Ranks and Ratings for NFB Asset Management

Sep 23, 2020, 10:22 AM by Laurie Wiid CFP®

Are you better off sitting in the dark or is there a real benefit in hooking your home up with an alternative energy source?

Sep 22, 2020, 11:26 AM by Paul Marais

NFB Asset Management’s Paul Marais suggests that investors concerned about prescribed assets should be thinking about pre-emptive measures.

Sep 22, 2020, 07:05 AM by Andrew Duvenage CFP®

As South Africa is currently in a low interest rate environment, are there benefits in utilising a carry trade strategy where the investor borrows money at a low interest rate in order to buy investments at a higher return?

Sep 17, 2020, 09:51 AM by Andrew Duvenage CFP®

We look at what the proposed amendments to the pension funds act means for retirement savers.

Sep 16, 2020, 15:30 PM by Amy Degenhardt CFP®

Why a weak economy doesn’t always result in a weak currency.

Sep 7, 2020, 13:49 PM by Lonwabo Simbi

If you’re in the process of divorcing, it’s important to know how your retirement annuity will be treated as part of the divorce process. We look into how it works if you’re married in community of property.

Sep 7, 2020, 11:33 AM by Paul Marais

In the current environment, South African nominal government bonds appear to be an attractive investment. But are they really as attractive as they appear?

Sep 1, 2020, 16:51 PM by Nicky Sass

Make sure you have appropriate medical and gap cover for your individual needs. You never know when you may need it.

Aug 27, 2020, 11:39 AM by Phomolo Moreng

If you die within three months of getting divorce, your will is implemented as if your ex-spouse had died before the divorce. Sound complicated? We explain it with the help of a real-life case study.

Aug 20, 2020, 12:50 PM by Thuli Nkomo CFP®

Women often don’t feel empowered to make the best financial decisions for themselves. We look at how women can shift towards being more in control of their financial matters.

Aug 19, 2020, 14:44 PM by NFB Private Wealth Management

“Giving is not just about making a donation. It’s about making a difference” ~ Kathy Calvin.

Aug 18, 2020, 22:57 PM by Xolisa Funani CFP®

We discuss a number of aspects you should consider before undertaking a Section 14 transfer of your retirement funds.