“What is a unit trust?” is among the top 10 financially related questions South Africans search on Google. This is according to a recent report released by the global search engine. Simply put – a unit trust is a type of investment product that provides you with easy access to financial markets. Each unit trust […]
Taking out insurance is about more than being prepared for the unexpected or signing up because it is the ‘right thing to do’. Insurance should be carefully adapted and tailor-made to suit every different stage of your life, whether you are a young executive starting out, or a pensioner wanting to enjoy life. We know […]
…but don’t cancel your life cover! Many South African households are feeling the pinch financially, and you may be tempted to cancel your life cover to free up some much-needed cash. But this could be a big mistake, with dire financial consequences for your loved ones. did you know that about 380 families loose a […]
What’s age got to do with insurance? A lot actually. How it affects your insurance tends to depend on the type of insurance we’re talking about. For instance, when it comes to life insurance, your age plays quite a big role in how much you’ll pay. It’s better to get cover as early as possible, […]
Motor vehicle insurance has been described as a necessary evil – even if you pay cash for a motor vehicle or if you think you are the most cautious of motorists, with more than 10 million cars on the road in South Africa it is crucial to be insured and you are at great financial […]
It may seem like a reasonable response to move out of investments that are underperforming into those that are outperforming, but this can destroy wealth. Warren Buffett is widely regarded as one of the world’s most astute investors. As chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, he has built up a fortune that made him the […]
Saving enough for retirement can seem like a daunting and complex problem. However, there are really only three things that investors have to consider. In its simplest form, saving for retirement depends on three factors: time, contributions and returns. Although you can shift your focus between these three factors, you cannot neglect any of them […]
Like the election itself, South Africa’s markets are in a quandary. The economy is in a poor state, but SA’s stock markets are verging on record levels. That quandary poses a difficult question: What are SA’s markets anticipating — and what will happen if their expectations are dashed? It’s a cliché by now, but if […]
How you can influence your investment outcomes – After an undeniably tough 2018, the local market staged a turnaround during the first quarter. But the atmosphere in the country is blowing hot and cold: As the general election approaches, and the Eskom crisis rages on, there is an undercurrent of uncertainty and markets are hypersensitive […]
Is the very thought of planning a barrier for you when it comes to investing? Or are you guilty of overanalysing and underacting? We investigate why, in our search for answers, we refuse to accept the simple ones. We also provides some useful tips to help us overcome these common barriers. We have written numerous […]
