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How SA’s market performance was impacted by political events in 2017
Market performance is more dependent on global events than local ones, writes Paul Hansen, Director: Retail Investing Stanlib While many of us are concerned about the economic impact of local political events in South Africa, there is a far greater current at work...
How to remain positive during retrenchment
While retrenchment is a difficult process to go through, it can be a helpful learning curve Liberty's Claim Statistics for 2017 show that retrenchment claims were the main cause of claims from Young Achievers. Retrenchment also featured as a top reason for claims from...
Moody’s keeps SA at investment grade
Cape Town - Ratings agency Moody's on Friday night kept South Africa's sovereign debt at above investment grade, and changed its outlook to stable. The announcement was made at 23:35. "The confirmation of South Africa's ratings reflects Moody's view that the previous...
5 Mistakes the wealthy don’t make
People who get wealthy and stay wealthy do so by not making these 5 common investment mistakes. The good news is they’re not rocket science, and we can all learn from them. 1. The wealthy don’t put all their eggs in one basket Wealthy folks have always embraced the...
Rand breaks below R12/$ for the first time since 2015
Cape Town – The rand strengthened to R11.94 to the greenback on Wednesday morning, mainly driven by dollar weakness. The currency opened at R12.03/$, firming to as much as R11.94 by mid-morning. EasyEquities trader Musa Makoni explained that the dollar had been taking...
Help Fight Financial Crime
Fraud is not new, but it is changing. New technologies have revolutionised the way we socialise and do business, but living in an always-on culture has made us more vulnerable to fraud than ever before. This International Fraud Awareness Week, we’re asking you to join...
10 Ways to Make Saving Money Fun
Splurging, splashing out, shopping sprees. Let’s face it: there are few things more enjoyable than spending money. On the other hand, saving money is a bit of a drag, right? Well, not necessarily. With the right mind-set and these 10 tricks up your sleeve, you can...
Die wêreld verander vinnig. Hier is vyf foute wat jong mense moet vermy
Die wêreld verander vinnig. Hier is vyf foute wat jong mense moet vermy wat finansies betref. Millenniërs, die generasie wat tussen 1980 en 2000 gebore is, moet hul geldsake goed beplan. Hulle moet meer spaar, want hul lewensverwagting is langer as dié van vorige...
If your December salary won’t last, read this
Getting paid earlier than usual brings welcome relief during the festive season when we will inevitably spend more than usual. But before you rush out to blow your salary, remember it needs to last up to 40 days before your next salary comes in! Statistics show that...
Why You Really Spend More in December
The festive season can be financially taxing and it’s easy to let your holiday spending get away from you. To become more conscious of our habits, we’ve unpacked 5 psychological reasons behind December’s spending surge and outlined practical tips to prevent even more...
Medical insurance vs. a medical scheme
Many consumers have been quite confused about the differences between medical insurance and medical schemes. Active advertising campaigns by the medical insurance industry have also, at times, led to greater confusion. The world of medical cover is a complicated one,...
Get clued up on debt
A large percentage of the South African population is currently in debt and what is not always fully understood is that debt is not just debt; there are in fact different types of debt. The two types of debt that you may find yourself in are: good debt, and bad debt....
What happens when you die without a valid will?
Not an easy picture to absorb. So don’t delay and call Charl Oosthuizen today to ensure this is taken care of.
How to Plan for The Future No Matter How Old You Are
To plan your future always seems so unnecessary until you have reached this day. Then it’s too late. Call and book a free consultation with Charl today!
