Two Jozi Schools Join Kearsney College In Plus-R200k Club – The 2024 Fees For South Africa’s Most Expensive Private Schools
The current reality is that one of South Africa’s most expensive private day schools broke through the R240,000 barrier. That’s for a single matric year, by the way.
South Africa’s New Pension System – What Exactly Is The ‘Two-Pot’ System
Perhaps the best advice has always been to not keep all your eggs in one pot.
Finally Some Interest Rate Hope For South Africans In 2024
Interest rate cuts might just be the most beautiful words to have been uttered by anyone this year.
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.
Private Medical Aid Is About To Become MUCH More Expensive
The three biggest private medical aid providers have announced increases to their medical plans, and as the effects of interest rates bite, the cost inevitably rolls downhill to the people who can least afford it – You.
What The Record Petrol Price Increase Means For South Africa’s Interest Rates
Economists warn that record diesel price hikes may exert upward pressure on inflation, potentially affecting the interest rate outlook.
Why You Should Probably Use A Registered Practitioner For 2023 Tax Filing Season Instead Of ‘Winging It’
Seeing as how hiding your income in a sofa is frowned upon, you must give unto Caesar what belongs to Caesar. The experts can navigate this quagmire better than you, guaranteed.
Bad News Brewing For Remote Workers Earning Dollars And Pounds
While countries like Spain and Portugal are making it more attractive for companies to source remote workers within their borders, SA again seems to want to head in the other direction.
‘Dead Wood, New Shoots’ – SA Businesses Are Growing More Resilient As Company Liquidations Are On The Decline
But how are companies closing down not negative? Well, according to the people who read the financials the way we read GQ, not all liquidations are because people are going broke.
Good News For Families As Inflation Goes Down ‘More Than Expected’
We might not be out of the woods yet, but Stats SA has published the latest inflation numbers for South Africa, showing annual consumer inflation slowed to 6.3% in May. This makes it the lowest it’s been since April last year.
Worried About The Future? We Look At Some Of The Best SAFE Investments In SA
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.
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.