Money
Crazy Video Shows Progression Of World’s 10 Richest People Over Past 20 Years
07 Apr 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Over the past two decades, the list of the 10 richest people on the planet has undergone a serious shift. This video plots the rise and rise of some of today’s household names.
Meet The World’s Five Youngest Billionaires
07 Apr 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Forbes’ latest billionaire report lists 10 billionaires younger than 30, although only four are self-made.
Here’s What President Ramaphosa And Our Ministers Are Pulling In These Days
01 Apr 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
The president and other top-earning ministers will see their paycheques remain the same for the second year in a row, but they’re still taking home a decent salary.
Not Pretty – What The Average SA Credit Card User Owes
30 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Debt is an ugly four-letter word, and something that many South Africans are familiar with according to our credit card stats
Largest Painting In The World Just Sold For A Staggering Sum [Videos]
25 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Sacha Jafri set out to create his painting, with the intent to raise $30 million for charity, but he got way more than he bargained for when the piece went on auction.
How Jeff Bezos’ Ex, MacKenzie Scott, Is Spending Her Billions
23 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Unlike her ex-husband, MacKenzie Scott isn’t one for stockpiling wealth, and is using her immense financial power for good.
Four Minutes Flat: How Africa’s Richest Woman Went From Billionaire To Broke [Video]
12 Mar 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
At one stage, Forbes declared Isabel dos Santos, the daughter of Angola’s longtime former president, the richest woman in Africa.
Earning Secret Airbnb Cash? SARS Will Have You
12 Mar 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
SARS issued a statement this week pointing out a high degree of non-compliance in the short-term rental sector, with Airbnb income clearly under scrutiny.
$28 Billion – How The Royal Family’s ‘Money Machine’ Works
11 Mar 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
‘The Firm’ oversees a $28 billion empire, with the Queen herself boasting personal assets in the range of $500 million.
Work Out How Wealthy You Are Compared To Rest Of SA With This Simple Tool
11 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
The World Inequality Database has updated its data for South Africa with a tool that lets you calculate how wealthy you are compared to other South Africans.
Whopping Payday For Steinhoff CEO Sure To Raise Eyebrows
09 Mar 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Steinhoff’s recently released annual report shows that CEO Louis du Preez is pulling in some serious cash.
Bezos’ Ex-Wife, Billionaire MacKenzie Scott, Married A Teacher From Their Kids’ School
08 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
MacKenzie Scott has married again, and her new spouse flies a little more under the radar than the man who came before.
Dodgy People Are Still Getting Caught After Flashing Their Wealth On Social Media [Videos]
05 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’re going to be dodgy and flaunt your wealth, don’t post your activities to your public social media account in the middle of an economic crisis.
How Much Harry And Meghan Are Actually Worth
02 Mar 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
With confirmation that Harry and Meghan won’t be returning as full-time working members of the British Royal Family, a closer look at their finances is in order.
The 50/15/5 Rule May Change The Way You Budget
01 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
This simple three-step breakdown of how to budget for the month is a game-changer if you’re terrible at saving money.
Items From Paul Kruger’s ‘Missing Hoard’ Now Up For Auction
26 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
The mystery of the missing ‘Kruger Millions’ has been, to some degree, solved, and the gold wasn’t where treasure hunters thought it was.
What You Need To Be In The Top 1% In SA, Compared To The Rest Of The World
25 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’re keen to join the 1%, you’ll have to accumulate a fair sum of net wealth, albeit far less than in other parts of the world.
Update On Former Domestic Worker Who Sought To Inherit Wealthy Lover’s Estate
23 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Jane Bwanya has approached the Constitutional Court to change laws that don’t allow people in opposite-sex life partnerships the same inheritance rights as married couples.
How Come Britney Spears’ Net Worth Is So Low?
18 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Britney’s meteoric rise to stardom is well documented, but her net worth is considerably lower than some of her peers.
Jeff Bezos’ Rise To Amazon Riches In Three Minutes Flat [Video]
17 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The rise and rise of his wealth is tied to the increased valuation of Amazon, which has become an online retail giant.
Zero-Interest Shopping Loans Spell Trouble For Lay-Bys
16 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Shopping on lay-by has long been a popular payment method in South Africa, but a new system aims to disrupt the status quo.
Comparing The Cost Of Comfortable Retirement In SA To The Rest Of The World
12 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
You might want to give this a read before you start planning your retirement on the beaches of another continent.
Skulls, Private Islands, And Wu-Tang: Fun Things Jeff Bezos Could Do With His Fortune
10 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Bezos doesn’t seem like the kind of man that is silly with his money. If he was, here are a few ways he could plough through his fortune.
Domestic Workers – What You Should Be Paying After Minimum Wage Increase
10 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’re an employer that only pays your domestic worker the legally required minimum wage, then you might want to make a note of the changes effective March 1, 2021.
These Simple Mistakes On Your SARS Tax Return Could Land You In Jail
04 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Simple mistakes that might previously have earned taxpayers a slap on the wrist could now see you spending up to two years in jail.
Millionaires Who Can’t Afford Superyachts Have To Settle For These ‘Spaceships’ [Video]
04 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Superyachts typically fall into the realm of the billionaire, but all hope is not lost for the measly millionaire who wants a shiny new sea toy.
So, What’s Next For Jeff Bezos?
03 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Having decided to resign as CEO of Amazon, Bezos can now turn his attention towards other ventures.
Here Are Africa’s Top 10 Richest People
26 Jan 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Four South African billionaires cracked a spot in the top 10 of Forbes’ ‘Africa’s Richest People’ list for 2021.
$17 Million For Weinstein Accusers
26 Jan 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
50 of Harvey Weinstein’s accusers will receive compensation, with the most serious allegations amounting to payouts of $500 000 or more.
Turmoil Over At The Nelson Mandela Foundation
20 Jan 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Nelson Mandela set up the foundation to contribute to improving South Africa, but now it’s alleged that the people in charge are lining their own pockets.
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