by Ultrafin Financial Services | 16 Jan 2017 | Blog, Financial Planning
Bank charges are the bane of many customers. The latest report by the Solidarity Research Institute shows that increased competition among the nation’s banks appears to be driving fees down. But increased financial pressure on consumers means charges, albeit lower,...
by Ultrafin Financial Services | 27 Jun 2016 | Blog, Financial Planning, Investments
These day buying a home is not so easy. Most times first time buyers will not get a hundred percent loan. To save for a deposit is not that easy with all the prices that just go up and up. For many young South Africans, it has become very difficult to secure a loan...
by Ultrafin Financial Services | 12 May 2016 | Blog, Financial Planning
We all fear debt, the weight of owing money and mounting bills. Borrowing money to pay for an item, or debt, is the way most of us pay for the big purchases in our lives like a house or car, and it has become a fact of life. However all debt isn’t created equally....
by Ultrafin Financial Services | 24 Feb 2016 | Blog, Financial Planning, retirement
Retirement reforms that come into effect on 1 March (T-Day) could hold several important benefits for South Africans. Combined with the tax-free savings account (TFSA) framework introduced last year by the SA government, the tax concessions they offer provide a good...
by Ultrafin Financial Services | 28 Jan 2016 | Blog, Financial Planning
Financial planning in today’s shifting economy is more important than ever before. Even from a young age, financial planning needs to be given high consideration by those looking for a secure future. Financial planning is not just important for those earners in high...
by Ultrafin Financial Services | 12 Jan 2016 | Blog, Financial Planning
Sydney – There’s more Monday morning pain to come for South Africa’s rand as Japanese retail investors are forced to end their romance with the currency, Macquarie Bank said. The rand plummeted by the most in more than seven years on Monday as the market turmoil...
