What ‘The Marshmallow Test’ Means For Your Financial Future
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.
South Africans Aren’t Very Good At Planning For Retirement
It’s not easy finding a way to save a little dosh each month. That being said, South Africans across the board aren’t doing stellar work in this department.
It Would Take The Richest South African 13 Minutes To Earn Your Annual Salary
People slog hard at the daily grind to get their well-earned paychecks. For these South African billionaires, it’s all in an hour’s work.
How Much Money Do South Africans Need To Retire?
Everyone wants to hang up their boots with a little nest egg tucked away, but how much is enough? Given medical advancements, you might want to get cracking.
Some Nasty School Fees Stats You Might Want To Consider
Well done on making another human, parents – now get ready to pay for that privilege. Some of these school fees projections are pretty terrifying.
Three Of The Biggest Mistakes South Africans Are Making With Their Money
Ever think to yourself that it’s time to start managing your finances better? Experts listed three of the most common mistakes, so let’s see if you’re guilty.
Steinhoff Scandal Takes Down Its First Hedge Fund
After Steinhoff’s shares came crashing down in December, it was only a matter of time before more dominoes tumbled.
A Few Staggering Stats About Eskom And Your Pension Fund
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.
Even The Smallest Error In Your Will Can Create A World Of Problems
Upon your death, there’s a whole lot of admin to be sorted out. If you don’t get your will right, you might leave behind a real mess.
TIME’s Five Simple Steps To Take In Your 20s And 30s If You Want To Retire Rich
Sometimes looking to the future can be a seriously daunting task, especially when it comes to money. Fear not – follow these simple steps and live the holiday.
The Simple Mistakes Costing South Africans Millions When They Retire
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.
What You Need To Save Every Month If You Want To Retire A Millionaire Or Richer
While many live day-to-day, others view money as something that is there to be spent, lacking the foresight, or concern, on how things will be when that money runs out.
Here’s How To Deal With Finances Once You’re In That Long-Term Relationship
There is a wealth of information and advice about how to make relationships work, but managing finances together is something that is often overlooked.
Four South African Stocks You Need To Invest In This Year
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting into the game, investing in stocks is a pretty big gamble. Here are some pointers to set you on the right track.
The Shoprite CEO Who Banked That R100 Million Bonus Is Stepping Down
Hand me a monster bonus like the one Whitey Basson received and I’m calling it a day, but did the public scrutiny get to the local retail guru?
Are You Being Ripped Off By Your Financial Advisor? There’s An Easy Way To Find Out [Video]
When someone takes you for a ride, it’s pretty devastating – and even more so when they are messing with your financial affairs. So here’s what you need to do.
World’s Highest Profile Investors Advise To ‘Sell Everything’ Except One Thing…
In separate incidents, two of the world’s most outspoken investors are turning to this commodity as anxiety levels rise. Time to sell up?
School Fees In 2016 Are Completely Out Of Control – SA’s Top 10 Here
Plan on having children some time soon? Well if this is what it costs now imagine when your young’un hits school age.
Here’s Why Kicking Off Your First Investment Portfolio Doesn’t Need To Be So Scary
When it comes to time and money, it’s easier to push investing for the future to the back of your mind. What if it was made easy though?
RANKED: The Best And Worst Medical Aid Schemes In SA
Choosing the right medical aid for your family is a headache you probably don’t need – so here’s how they all stack up against each other.
Obviously Fidentia Comes Up In The Panama Papers Offshore Leak
The name Fidentia carries with it nasty associations, with the Panama Paper leaks only serving to further show their dodgy underbelly.
If You Are Looking To Retire Overseas These Places May Tickle Your Fancy
So you’ve put in the years of hard work and now you want to retire on a budget – turns out there are still places overseas that won’t break the bank.
The Cost Of A Tertiary Education In South Africa Will Leave You Shocked [Infographic]
We may have succeeded in ensuring that tuition fees remained the same for 2016, but that doesn’t mean we’re any closer to solving the problem itself.
Five Ways To Trick Your Kids (And Yourself) Into Saving Some Dosh
There comes a time when your young ones will have to flee the nest and make sense of this world on their own. Some financial know-how might help.
Share Markets In Turmoil – Time To Panic?
It’s easy to think, when looking at the rand devaluing so rapidly, that we are in a real spot of bother. Here’s what our experts say on the share market turmoil.
This Is What You Need To Do To Retire At 65 [Chart]
I think we have all dreamt of the day when we ritually burn our business attire and spend every day at the beach. Perhaps we should start filling that piggy bank then.
Bad News – South Africa Has The Most Personal Debt In The World
It seems we haven’t fared all that well in a recent study conducted by the World Bank. By not so well, you may have gathered, I mean we have the worst debt in the world.
Status Symbols: Look What’s Replaced The Gulfstream For Wealthy New Yorkers
It used to be that when you wanted to splash some cash you bought yourself a Gulfstream jet and laughed at the peasants who couldn’t afford one. Here’s the new trend.
Here’s The Low-Down On All These Tax Free Savings Accounts
We have all heard these Tax Free Savings on the radio, but what is it really. We got a professional to explain it to us. Headline might as well be “Here’s how to get rich”.
Remember That Flying Car? They’re Selling Them In Two Years Time [Video]
At the rate air travel is going, I am starting to think I would like to be in control of my flying-mobile, thank you very much. Yay for the future!