All posts tagged "South Africa"
Household Finance
Why you should get a pre-nup
Jan 11, 2019No ratings yet. The prenup, aka the ante-nuptial contract is a contract signed between 2 people...
Household Finance
When death do us part
Jan 9, 2019No ratings yet. In 1993, Neria, a successful 35 year old woman lost her husband Patrick...
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Explainer: what happens when a bank is put into curatorship
May 23, 2018No ratings yet. Jannie Rossouw, University of the Witwatersrand The South African Reserve Bank has placed...
Household Finance
Income protection (Part II) – Key concepts
Mar 26, 20184.5/5 (5) In Income Protection -the small print, we highlighted some of the things to consider...
Investing
South African Online Share Trading Platforms Compared |2019
Mar 18, 20184.93/5 (7) You may be looking to trade JSE listed shares directly. One of the easiest ways...
Investing
Tax-free savings account vs. Retirement annuity? Who wins?
Mar 4, 20184.93/5 (7) Should you be investing in a Retirement Annuity or a Tax-Free Savings Account? The key ‘thing’ that...
Investing
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....
Investing
What Valentine’s Day could cost you in 2020!
Feb 14, 20184.75/5 (2) After a 3-month long January 🙂 , Feb is finally here. And with Feb...
Medical Aid
Medical Aid vs. Hospital Cash Plans
Feb 11, 20184.75/5 (2) A quick handy guide to the differences between Medical Aid and hospital Cash Plans....
Guest posts
South Africa needs to raise taxes: why a VAT increase would be a bad idea
Feb 22, 20184.33/5 (3) The poor and the middle class will be the hardest hit if the South...
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...
Investing
Unit Trusts explained
Jul 5, 20175/5 (1) It’s better to look ahead and prepare than to look back and regret. –...
Household Finance
First time property buyer – things to consider
May 24, 20175/5 (1) There are many hidden costs and responsibilities that come with purchasing a property –...
Household Finance
Moving jobs – The best way to rob yourself?
May 30, 20175/5 (1) Many people, when shifting jobs, are tempted to withdraw their Retirement Fund. They do...
Retirement
Pension fund Vs Provident fund
Jul 7, 20175/5 (2) Pension funds and provident funds are very similar, but they are not the same....
Car Insurance
Insurers known for not paying your claim
May 31, 20175/5 (3) One of the first questions that runs through your mind when considering whether to...
Retirement
How your retirement fund is taxed
Jul 10, 20175/5 (1) Firstly please note: this is not the same tax rate you would be subjected to if you withdrew...
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...
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