Which Country Has The Best Pension System In The World
The Mercer Institute’s global pensions report recently looked at 47 pension systems across the world, to see how the recent bout of worldwide chaos has affected retirement.
South Africans Seriously Need To Learn How To Manage Their Money And Build Their Budgets
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.
What Happens To Your Retirement Annuity When You Emigrate?
For those who are invested in a retirement annuity (RA), understanding the implications of emigration is as crucial as deciding whether to take your in-laws.
This Is What It Takes To Be In The Top 1% Of Wealthiest People In Our Country
This report reveals how much money individuals require in order to be among the top 1% of the wealthiest in their countries.
SA’s Most Expensive Day School Revealed
Let it also be noted that the 2023 school fees don’t include all the extra costs for parents with kids at private schools.
Watch Out For These Four Threats To Your Post-Retirement Plans
Even the most meticulous planning can throw retirement plans into disarray, especially with the extreme market volatility and uncertainty of late.
Keen To Never Work Again? Calculate Your ‘Financial Freedom Number’ Using This Formula
For those who prefer a prudent approach to exiting the working world, determining your “financial freedom number” may be of interest.
How Much You Should Have Saved By 40 To Retire Comfortably
How and when you retire depends on how well you’ve prepared in the years leading up to it, and South Africa has one of the worst savings rates in the world.
Successful Long-Term Investors Follow These Tips
When it comes to investing, and investing wisely, the informed will tell you that it’s a long game.
Comparing Fees For UCT, Wits, Stellies, And Other SA Universities
Best-case scenario, your kid gets a full scholarship because they’re a prodigy. For the rest, it’s going to be a pricey ride.
Financial Advisor Says You Should Teach Your Children These Five Money Tips
Go ahead and tick off life advice and guidance and impart a strong sense of right and wrong and all that. At the same time, it’s worth passing on a few financial words of wisdom as well.
Cape Town Folks – Here’s How To Invest In Your Health This Month
It never hurts to know exactly where you’re at fitness-wise while earning those sacred Vitality points at the same time.
Make Sure You Don’t Fall Prey To Investing’s Seven Deadly Sins
Tick a few of these boxes and you may seriously jeopardise your retirement planning.
What Investors Mean When They Talk About The ‘Rule Of 72’
When it comes to the ‘Rule of 72’ compound interest is king.
South Africans Aren’t Saving Anywhere Near Enough For Retirement
As tough as stashing away a little money each month can be, failing to do so is really just kicking the can down the road.
The Net Worth You Need To Crack SA’s Top 1%
Climbing the financial ladder to the very top often requires shrewd investment and a little bit of help.
Bishops Quite Affordable For 2022, Compared To Kearsney
Whenever I look at the cost of school fees these days I shudder. As bad as they are now, they’ll be much, much worse when your toddler makes it to high school.
Five Ways To Start Saving For Your Future Right Now
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.
The Key Differences Between A Financial Planner And A Financial Adviser
Planning for your future isn’t something you do on a nudge or a whim, which is where the financial experts come in.
Four Common Investment Myths Busted
We often fall back on the same old myths, commonplace assumptions, and excuses to avoid taking responsibility for our finances.
Everybody Should Understand Investing’s Rule Of 72
Not all investments are created equal, and understanding the rule of 72 should help make informed decisions about which suits your needs.
Five Financial Planning Tips That Will Pay Off In The Long Run
These financial planning basics are aimed at encouraging saving during a time in which many are feeling the strain.
South Africa Has A Retirement Savings Crisis
It’s not easy to put money away when you’re just about scraping by, and counting the hours until payday. However, we do have a serious problem on our hands.
What You Should Know About SA’s Foreign Investment Allowance
With more and more South Africans looking to invest offshore, it’s about time you knew the difference between your SDA and your FIA.
Planning For Retirement? Consider These Numbers
If you want to retire in relative comfort, here are three ‘guesstimates’ to work out how much you will need to have tucked away.
The 50/15/5 Rule May Change The Way You Budget
This simple three-step breakdown of how to budget for the month is a game-changer if you’re terrible at saving money.
Comparing The Cost Of Comfortable Retirement In SA To The Rest Of The World
You might want to give this a read before you start planning your retirement on the beaches of another continent.
Handy Tips On Growing Your Wealth In 2021
Here’s how to keep on track with growing your wealth when your finances don’t look that different from what you were working with last year.
Fresh Start – Six Tips For Getting Your Finances Sorted Before The New Year
As a new year approaches, consider this a reminder that starting 2021 with your finances in order is a great way to kick things off.
Planning Your Financial Future? Consider These Seven Important Ds
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.