’Tis The Season To Be Spending: One In Three Gift-Givers Go Into Debt For Christmas
Even when gifts are taken out of the equation, the cost of enjoying a well-deserved holiday with the family usually leaves families with little or no savings come January.
You Need To Earn This Much To Be Considered Middle Class In 2024
South Africans earning more than R20,000 a month are reaching record levels, but households are now spending two-thirds of their income paying off debt.
An Economist’s Advice For Anyone Choosing To Stay In South Africa
Global issues have made so-called greener pastures seem less attractive lately.
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.
South African Startups Are Fueling An African Tech Renaissance
We’ve got both the brains and the attitude to make the 4IR work for us all, we just need to have the right support where it’s needed.
Survey Shows Many South Africans Simply Don’t Know What To Do About Their Finances
A key finding in the survey is that a large portion of South Africans are disappointed with their financial circumstances, and yet feel like they do not have the knowledge to tackle these issues effectively.
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.
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.
This SA ‘Online Shopping Mall’ Is A Great Idea
If you want the feel of browsing at the mall, without actually having to put on ‘outside’ clothes, here’s a good place to start.
How The Rising Age Of Retirement Could Impact Your ‘Golden Years’
Life expectancy is on the rise, and with it, the age of retirement. The issue that arises is that not everyone can work, healthily, past their 60s.
Simple Tips For Getting Your Finances In Order During Lockdown
The national lockdown is putting a huge financial strain on many South Africans. Now may be the time to take a closer look at your financial affairs.
Harry And Meghan Set To Earn Billions In America
Experts predict that Meghan and Harry could be worth billions in the next few years, as they seek to become ‘financially independent’ of the Royal Family.
Thinking Of Emigrating? Read This First
If you’re thinking of emigrating from South Africa, there are a couple of very important things you’ll need to consider, especially when it comes to your taxes and finances.
It Turns Out Billionaires Are Just Smarter Than You
New studies show that the billionaires of this world didn’t get to where they are by luck, or even hard work, alone. It turns out that people who get really, really rich are basically just smarter than you.
Head Of International Monetary Fund Doesn’t Pay Tax On Her Salary
Remember that Dylan lyric: “Steal a little and they throw you in jail/Steal a lot and they make you king”? That’s kind of how I feel when I read that Christine Lagarde, the head of the International Monetary Fund, earns a R4,6m salary annually – without paying tax on it. This is the very same person who very recently attacked the Greeks for failing to pay their taxes.
SELL YOUR SOUL IN LATVIA
Apparently, if you were ever looking to sell your soul, the Devil would be the guy who might put in an offer. In that case, we’d like you to meet Satan himself: Nice shades, Satan