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22 Nov 2016

Five reasons to invest part of your bonus

By Janice Roberts

It has been a difficult year financially worldwide, with political and economic uncertainty dominating global news headlines. In this context, not every company will be able to pay out annual bonuses, says Bekithemba Mafulela, Business Development Manager at Allan Gray. If you are lucky enough to get a bonus or a 13th cheque, should you...
02 Nov 2016

Compound interest is the magic ingredient

By Janice Roberts

It is no secret that debt is a big problem, it has become a fact of life says Hannes van den Berg, CEO of Momentum Consult.
10 Aug 2016

Income opportunities for investors and savers

By Janice Roberts

Fixed income instruments and cash currently offer attractive yields above inflation, as well as liquidity to reshape your portfolio when other opportunities arise. This is according to Ian Scott, Head of Fixed Income at PSG Asset Management.
20 Jul 2016

Avoid the consequences of not saving

By Janice Roberts

With July being Savings Month, South Africans are encouraged to think about how much they save and to re-evaluate their long-term financial goals. Scare tactics seldom work but the truth is that without adequate savings your future will look bleak, says John Manyike, head of Financial Education at Old Mutual.
15 Jul 2016

How to build your wealth in tough economic times

By Janice Roberts

Households are facing tough times as rising costs are stretching already thin wallets, but now is not the time to take desperate measures such as entering ‘get rich quick’ schemes. Instead, the real secret to building wealth lies in your everyday spending decisions and financial habits, says the Association for Savings and Investments South Africa...
13 Jul 2016

Use discipline to achieve your financial aspirations

By Janice Roberts

You’ve been told to save money since you were young, but it seems the older you get the higher your expenses become and the harder it is to save even a small portion of your income. When your salary comes in every month, you have so many needs and wants to attend to that you...
11 Jul 2016

Unlock financial peace of mind with a budget

By Janice Roberts

July is National Savings month and correct budgeting is the first step. Budgeting isn’t easy if you’re not earning much and even if you are, committing to a budget can be a daunting task. But however you feel about budgeting, it’s a key step to staying out of the red and knowing exactly where your...
20 Apr 2016

How to stay on a sound financial footing in tough times

By Janice Roberts

Times are hard.  Our country continues to suffer the consequences of the worst drought on record that affects millions of South Africans. Then there’s the petrol price, electricity tariff hikes as well as political uncertainty. Putting food on the table for some has become a challenge.  How does Mr Average prevent himself from falling into...
15 Apr 2016

Top money saving tips from financial advisers

By Janice Roberts

Current economic conditions see salaries being stretched thin – and with rising interest rates, fuel costs and the general cost of living, most South Africans are seriously feeling the pinch.
12 Apr 2016

How to build wealth

By Janice Roberts

This week, we provide some tips from Greg Bradfield, Alexander Forbes Certified Financial Planner, on how to break bad habits and build wealth. Today’s lifestyles are busier than ever before, resulting in bad financial habits and the neglect of important issues which inevitably play an important role in securing financial well-being, especially in retirement years....
20 Jan 2016

Get time on your side – start saving today for your child’s future

By Janice Roberts

At the start of every new year, we feel the impact of the rising cost of our children’s education on our household budgets. And with education inflation surpassing general inflation of 4.7% at 9% this year, the future is unlikely to get easier.
09 Dec 2015

2015: A tough year

By Janice Roberts

Carl Roothman, CE of Retail, Sanlam Investments describes 2015 as “an eventful year in the markets,” with investors being reminded by Greece and China how quickly seemingly calm seas can turn choppy and how swiftly currencies can stumble.