Economics
Why You Don’t Leave Your Tax Filing Until The Final Day [Video & Images]
01 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
The deadline for filing your tax returns as a non-provisional tax-payer was October 31 – a bad day for procrastinators who tried to file at the last minute.
Would The Western Cape Succeed With Its Own Currency? A London School Of Economics Study
25 Oct 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If the Western Cape seceded from the rest of South Africa, and created the Cape Rand, would it benefit financially?
Much Excitement As UCT Creates World’s First Human Urine Building Brick
25 Oct 2018 by Carrie / 2 Comments
The University of Cape Town’s Engineering department has unveiled the world’s first ‘bio brick’, made from ‘liquid gold’.
Four Pro Tips On Investing During A Recession
10 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
South Africa is in its first technical recession in nine years. That might scare some, but a shrewd investor could see a window of opportunity.
Last-Minute Tips For Those Who Still Haven’t Filed Their Taxes
08 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Tax season is almost over, which means the deadline for submitting your tax returns is rapidly approaching. Here’s what you need to know.
SA Government’s Advice On How To Beat Fuel Hike Torn Apart On Twitter
04 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
The South African government showed just how out of touch they have become, with their advice on beating the petrol hike backfiring spectacularly.
Is It Still Worth Buying Shares In Apple And Amazon? Here’s An Expert Opinion
28 Sep 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Companies like Amazon and Apple seem to be on the up and up, but have everyday investors missed the boat? Time for an expert opinion.
Here’s What The Average South African Takes Home Each Month
27 Sep 2018 by Carrie / 1 Comment
The latest Take-home Pay Index has confirmed improvements on both an annual and a monthly basis to the average salary in South Africa.
Selling Your Property? These Four Charts Will Be A Reality Check
11 Sep 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you’ve just popped your house on the market, you might want to check out what the latest House Price Index has to say.
The Rand Tanking Will Affect You In These Four Ways
06 Sep 2018 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
South Africa is officially in a recession, and that has seen the rand take a battering over the past few days. If you think that won’t affect you, you’re wrong.
Five South African Businesses Captured By Greed
04 Sep 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Meet five of the worst SA businesses – some linked to state capture, others not, but all guilty of the kind of corporate skullduggery that’s ruining our country.
What ‘The Marshmallow Test’ Means For Your Financial Future
03 Sep 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
We’re a society that has become used to instant gratification, which is never more apparent than when the internet lags. Our impatience has some serious knock-on effects.
There’s A New Cyril Ramaphosa Scam Doing The Rounds
27 Aug 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
If you happen to get a call from Cyril Ramaphosa’s office, and there’s talk of a massive investment coming your way, we suggest you exercise caution.
Six Reasons Why The Rand Has Bombed
13 Aug 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
It’s easy to blame South African politics for the decline in the rand over the weekend. Unfortunately, the real reasons are far more complicated.
Counting The Staggering Costs Of The #FeesMustFall Protests
08 Aug 2018 by Carrie / 1 Comment
In 2015, #FeesMustFall formed to protest fee hikes and institutionalised racism at SA universities. Three years later, and the costs are still mounting.
A Few Staggering Stats About Eskom And Your Pension Fund
12 Feb 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You’ve seen Eskom’s in the kak once again, but some of the numbers being thrown around are out of this world. They could have serious ramifications for all of us.
How Much The Inventor Of Bitcoin Is Now Worth
18 Dec 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s cool that you own one 200th of a bitcoin, and you can now add investor to your Instagram bio, but the person behind it all is doing just a touch better.
How Does Online Forex Trading Work?
14 Dec 2017 by Reinhardt / No Comments
Chances are you’ve heard about forex trading, and someone you know is probably trading online right now, but how does it actually work?
This Tax Year Is Going To Be A Nightmare For SARS
05 Dec 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Here’s a pretty staggering statistic – 1% of the South African population pays 60% of the personal tax collected by SARS. That doesn’t bode well for our economy.
A Few Stats About Zim’s Economy That Show Just How Badly Mugabe Butchered Things
17 Nov 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Now that Robert Mugabe is on his way out, let’s take a brief look at the economic legacy he has left behind. Yeah, it’s not pretty.
The Simple Mistakes Costing South Africans Millions When They Retire
06 Jun 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Everyone wants a decent nest egg when they decide to live the good life, but it’s amazing how a little error here and there can end up costing you millions.
You Won’t Find A Better Financial Market Summary Than This
16 May 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Nowadays it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the wealth of information at our fingertips, but if you want to be clued up on the markets it’s not that hard.
A Valid Question – “How Does North Korea Make Its Money?” – Answered
10 Apr 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
While the majority of the country lives in abject poverty, Kim and his mates seem to have plenty of money to throw around. So how exactly do they pay the bills?
Let’s Check In With How Zuma’s Mates Reacted To The Junk Status Downgrade
10 Apr 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
As South Africans around the country took to the streets to voice their discontent at Zuma and his recent antics, others claimed to be delighted with the downgrade.
So, Exactly How Long Does It Take To Come Back From Junk Status?
07 Apr 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
Looking back over the past three decades, 15 countries having fought back from junk status, we can learn some lessons about what lies ahead for South Africa.
Hello Junk Status – Here’s How The Downgrade Will Affect You
04 Apr 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
Everyone knows a junk status rating isn’t a good thing, but how many people really understand the effect it will have on our daily lives going forward?
In A Rush? Here Are The Most Important Pointers From Yesterday’s #Budget2017
23 Feb 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
When it comes to the intricacies of the national budget many of us go a little cross-eyed, which is why we’re glad to have the help of the professionals. If it’s moving money in and out of the country we always turn to Currencies Direct, but they also have a handle on what goes down here […]
BREAKING: Shaun Abrahams And The NPA Withdraw Charges Against Pravin
31 Oct 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The NPA are running scared as the depths of their deceit come to light, and now they have begun to try and remedy their epic stuff ups.
Cyril Ramaphosa Owns McDonald’s SA And Now He Is Selling It
22 Sep 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Cyril Ramaphosa is keeping his promise and selling off his last remaining holdings in the Golden Arches – but is this just an act of faith for future elections?
Bad News Everyone, Even SARS Are Struggling These Days
21 Sep 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
SARS is already expecting a shortfall in tax returns this fiscal year, and unfortunately that has some dire repercussions for the country.
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