Although now seems like the perfect time to panic, now is NOT the time to panic.
“Sometimes you may be so rich that money loses meaning.”
The 2024 Budget Speech falls right before a national election, which makes it even harder for the minister.
This is probably one of the more stark and poignant tales of how money cannot buy you happiness.
More and more of us are feeling like we’re living a champagne life on a beer salary – even if that means we’re still settling for beer – which means it’s time to budget big time.
Economists warn that record diesel price hikes may exert upward pressure on inflation, potentially affecting the interest rate outlook.
The Bank of Ireland quickly realised something was afoot when there was increased activity at several of their ATM’s and police were dispatched to the cash machines to stop people from exploiting what likely became an expensive glitch for the bank.
Us plebs might not have heard of all the world’s wealthiest people, but you can bet your bottom dollar that they push the buttons of global influence just like the tech bros who are household names.
And we’re not even talking about Tuesday when Capitec clients opened their accounts on payday only to find a heart-and-gut-wrenching bank balance of R0,0.
Let these optimistic binge-spenders be a cautionary tale if you ever suddenly find yourself with deep pockets.
Is this what the new midlife crisis looks like?
As tempting as it may be to invest in your brother-in-law’s ‘foolproof’ scheme that resembles a trapezoid (it’s not a pyramid!), you may want to speak to someone outside of your family circle when it comes to your financial future.
A recent study has shown what people in Ferarri’s have known forever – money can buy happiness.
Globally, if you want to rank among the top 1% of earners, you need to be pulling in serious dough. In South Africa, the world’s most unequal society, that’s not exactly the case.
The last global recession in 2009, dubbed The Great Recession, began when the American housing market went from boom to bust.
Trying to save money can be a daunting prospect. The hardest part is actually getting the ball rolling because once you see your savings start stacking up it can become a little addictive.
A new marketplace has emerged from the depths of the internet, with people spending vast sums of money on emojis.
Your favourite insanely wealthy and highly dysfunctional family is set to return, with the third season of ‘Succession’ out later this year.
Forbes’ latest list calculates that the richest 50 clans are worth a collective $1,2 trillion, which is up about 30% from $916 billion in 2015. These are the top five.
Unlike her ex-husband, MacKenzie Scott isn’t one for stockpiling wealth, and is using her immense financial power for good.
Professional gaming is huge these days, with players racking up millions in just a few short years if they’re good enough.
Another year, another new coin, this time celebrating 100 years of the South African Reserve Bank.
The COVID-19 pandemic, and natural disasters worldwide, has awakened the super-rich to the need to fortify themselves against future health and climate crises.
Some celebs are so famous that they keep earning long after they’ve shuffled off their mortal coil.
If you have cash to burn and a gift to buy for a billionaire, then your first port of call is Neiman Marcus’ Fantasy Gifts 2020 catalogue.
A new report reveals exactly how much you need to earn to be considered super-rich in South Africa, and part of the elite 1%.
Former billionaire Carolyn Rafaelian went from one of Forbes’ ‘Richest Self-Made Women’ in 2017 to being fired from her own company.
One of the things that can make financial planning daunting is realising that there’s so much more to take into account than just saving.
In the interest of safety, many businesses have all but abandoned cash in the age of COVID-19. Turns out there’s a reason it’s called ‘dirty money’.
From penguins to private celebrity chefs, these companies cater to the whims of the mega-rich.