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02 Jul 2018

Millennials save, but aren't investing

By Janice Roberts

Old Mutual survey reveals that while millennials are saving, they’re unlikely to reach long term goals.
19 Jun 2018

What do these 'secret millionaires' have in common?

By Janice Roberts

A recent New York Times article took many investors by surprise: A frugal legal secretary, who worked at the same firm for 67 years until she retired at the age of 96, was a “closet millionaire” who amassed a fortune of more than US$9 million. Reports claim that Sylvia Bloom joins a host of others who...
06 Jun 2018

Expert retirement savings tips for late starters

By Janice Roberts

Medical advancements mean that we can hope to live much longer lives, but this raises the key question: how do you save enough money to ensure that your retirement funds don’t dry up too soon – especially if you’re a late starter?
24 May 2018

What's holding millennial's back from reaching financial freedom

By Janice Roberts

Better educated, tech-savvy and optimistic millennials – South Africans born between 1982 and 2000 – are more likely to seek financial independence and personal fulfillment, compared to older generations. This is according to Elize Botha, Managing Director of Old Mutual Unit Trusts, who revealed the findings of a survey commissioned by the company at an...
16 May 2018

Tips for managing an inheritance

By Janice Roberts

An inheritance can be a great financial bonus; but if not managed correctly will also pose a few challenges. Receiving a windfall is great and the urge to just spend it quickly is quite tempting.
08 May 2018

Starting your investment journey with a debit order

By Janice Roberts

People often think that starting an investment requires a big lump sum payment, when in reality, you can start an investment with a debit order. Bekithemba Mafulela,strategic markets specialist at Allan Gray, explains how a debit order can get you started on your investment journey. 
04 Apr 2018

SA Households Richer in 2017: Momentum Unisa Household Net Wealth Index

By Janice Roberts

Despite all the negativities surrounding them, South African households have something to cheer about – collectively they managed to end 2017 in a richer state compared to 2016. This is good news as the financial purpose of households is to build their wealth and in so doing, improve their chances of being Financially Well.
15 Mar 2018

How to deal with an overspending spouse

By Janice Roberts

How to deal with an overspending spouse Most married couples take a “divide and conquer” approach to household tasks and chores. One spouse might handle weekly shopping, the other the garbage and recycling, one might drive the kids to school while the other handles pickup and extracurricular activities.
13 Mar 2018

Investing is the new fountain of youth

By Janice Roberts

Investing when you’re young sounds like an expensive and daunting task, especially when you have just started your first job but the best time to start is with your first pay cheque.
08 Mar 2018

How women can keep their financial goals on track

By Janice Roberts

Numerous demands on your time and pockets mean that as a woman it’s easy to stray from the path to achieving your financial goals. Christelle Louw, an Advisory Partner at Citadel, offers some practical tips for avoiding common slip-ups and getting your own finances back on track.
07 Mar 2018

Understanding your credit for major life events

By Janice Roberts

The first months of the year bring both the promise of new beginnings and the potential for self-improvement. This time of the year is also the perfect time to take control of your finances by setting tangible and realistic financial goals.
28 Feb 2018

Why you shouldn’t pay your child for chores

By Janice Roberts

Establishing a connection in your child’s mind between getting money and doing chores is a risky one. But why exactly is giving your children money for chores likely to do them more harm than good?