My Goals
Tax in the investments world
Feb 25, 20184.83/5 (6) As an investor, it is quite important to understand when and how your money could be taxed....
Opinion
Christmas in January – The story of an enterprising mother
Jan 15, 20185/5 (1) Let me tell you a story about my mother and why we always celebrated...
Fees
The question most people don’t ask when investing their money
Jul 11, 20175/5 (1) The question most people don’t ask when investing their money – whether it is...
Debt
Save yourself 10 years of bond payments
May 25, 20174.75/5 (2) Statistically, the largest debt that an average middle-class household will ever owe is the...
Household Finance
How much Dstv is really costing you
Feb 15, 20175/5 (2) A common excuse for not investing is not having enough money left over after...
Legacy
Appointing an executor to your estate – What to consider
Aug 15, 2019No ratings yet. One of the most important decisions that a person can make when drafting...
My Career
How to become a stockbroker in South Africa
Aug 14, 2019No ratings yet. (If you’re interested, but not quite sure what a stockbroker is/does in general,...
My Goals
Saving and budgeting for overseas travel
Aug 6, 2019No ratings yet. Whether it’s to Amsterdam, Bangkok, or Dubai, travelling is a dream of many...
Medical Aid
Medical Aid Schemes – Late Joiner Penalties
Aug 6, 2019No ratings yet. What is a Late Joiner Penalty? Late joiner penalties were introduced to protect...
Medical Aid
Medical Aid Schemes – Waiting Periods
Aug 6, 2019No ratings yet. Are you looking to join a Medical Aid Scheme? If so, it is...
My Banking
Bank Card Race – Is the colour of status worth the cost?
Aug 6, 2019No ratings yet. It’s the end of a wonderful night out after catching up with some...
My Investments
Retirement Funds – Do you know what kind of fund you belong to?
Jul 24, 2019No ratings yet. Most people belong to a retirement fund, usually as a condition of their...
My Goals
Quick Pros and Cons of buying a home in an Estate
Jul 24, 2019No ratings yet. Advantages 1. Relatively higher levels of security than free standing houses. 2. Sense...
Investing
Libra – Facebook’s new currency
Jul 9, 2019No ratings yet. Last month, the Libra Association, headed by Facebook, announced the launch of a...
My Home
Buying a home – things not to forget
Jul 9, 2019No ratings yet. Buying a new home is a very exciting time in your life. With...
My Goals
Donations and tax – To give or not to give?
Jun 27, 2019No ratings yet. Some say that charity doesn’t hurt, but in some cases it can. Did...
My Career
South African Expat Tax – Is the grass greener on the other side?
Jun 24, 2019No ratings yet. Are you a South African tax resident? Do you spend some time working...
Legacy
Intestate succession – What happens if I die without a will?
Jun 19, 2019No ratings yet. Death has a deep emotional impact on us all – particularly on the...
Legacy
Retirement fund death claims – What you need to know
Jun 24, 2019No ratings yet. When a member of a retirement fund in South Africa passes away, a...
Legacy
Drafting a will – what you should consider
Jun 18, 2019No ratings yet. A will is a very important tool when it comes to the distribution...
My Career
How to answer Interview Questions – The STAR method
Jun 18, 2019No ratings yet. The STAR method is a useful framework to answer most interview questions in...
My Career
Interview tips – Nail your next interview
Jun 18, 2019No ratings yet. Tip #1 What exactly are they looking for We often feel that, to...
My Career
Why your CV is still important
Jun 12, 2019No ratings yet. Editor’s note: This article is directed at lawyers but applies to almost anyone...
My Goals
The Prenup (Ante-nuptial contract) explained
Jan 11, 2019No ratings yet. The prenup, aka the ante-nuptial agreement is a contract between two people intending...
My Goals
When death do us part: Intestate succession
Jan 9, 2019No ratings yet. In 1993, Neria, a successful 35 year old woman lost her husband Patrick...
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My Goals
Tax in the investments world
Feb 25, 2018As an investor, it is quite important to understand when and how your money could be taxed. Understanding the...
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Opinion
Christmas in January – The story of an enterprising mother
Jan 15, 2018Let me tell you a story about my mother and why we always celebrated Christmas in...
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Fees
The question most people don’t ask when investing their money
Jul 11, 2017The question most people don’t ask when investing their money – whether it is for retirement...
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Debt
Save yourself 10 years of bond payments
May 25, 2017Statistically, the largest debt that an average middle-class household will ever owe is the home loan...
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Household Finance
How much Dstv is really costing you
Feb 15, 2017A common excuse for not investing is not having enough money left over after all the...
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My Goals
Quick Pros and Cons of buying a home in an Estate
Jul 24, 2019Advantages 1. Relatively higher levels of security than free standing houses. 2. Sense of community 3....
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Investing
Libra – Facebook’s new currency
Jul 9, 2019Last month, the Libra Association, headed by Facebook, announced the launch of a new digital currency....
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My Career
South African Expat Tax – Is the grass greener on the other side?
Jun 24, 2019Are you a South African tax resident? Do you spend some time working abroad? If the...
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My Banking
Bank Card Race – Is the colour of status worth the cost?
Aug 6, 2019It’s the end of a wonderful night out after catching up with some old friends you...
Debt
Is all debt bad debt?
Jun 26, 20175/5 (1) As a society, we are driven by debt. The world’s economies are driven by...
Car Insurance
Hit a pothole? You can claim damages
Jun 23, 20175/5 (1) If you are a motorist who lives in Johannesburg, you’ll be happy to know...
Car Insurance
When an option is not an option
Jun 23, 20175/5 (1) Rewind to the days when something like a Conquest was all you need. In...
Opinion
Making Good Financial Decisions
Jun 20, 20175/5 (1) Many of us are overwhelmed by the idea of making financial decisions. Most may...
Debt
Straight or Budget?
Jun 7, 20174.92/5 (6) Straight or budget relates to how you pay back the amount you spend on...
Investing
The cost of buying shares
May 17, 20175/5 (1) Understanding the expenses involved in trading shares will help you decide when to buy...
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