Too many people don’t consider the essential importance of writing a Will, assuming that everything they have earned will automatically be left to the ‘obvious’, intended beneficiaries when they pass away. But that’s not always the case. WHAT HAPPENS IF I DIE WITHOUT LEAVING A WILL? The short answer : If you pass away without […]
The document spells out who should get your assets after your death. A will is a legal document that sets forth your wishes regarding the distribution of your property and the care of any minor children. If you die without a will, those wishes may not be carried out. Further, your heirs may be forced […]
Planning for retirement is all about setting the right savings goals for each stage of your life, and starting as early as possible. Most South Africans only start saving for retirement at 28 when they should ideally start at 23. Most are also saving less than they should. Here are a few honest conversations you […]
In short – the term compliance describes the ability to act according to an order, set of rules or request. In the context of financial services businesses compliance operates at two levels. Level 1 – compliance with the external rules that are imposed upon an organisation as a whole Level 2 – compliance with internal […]
Most South Africans say they are experiencing anxiety (55%) and nearly half are dealing with financial pressure (46%) and/or depression (40%) during the lockdown, according to a recent online survey by the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG). With the bleak economic forecast and retrenchments or pay cuts on the cards for many South […]
Pay off debt and don’t dip into your retirement savings! With several analysts projecting the economy to contract between 8% and 10% this year, which would result in massive job losses, consumers might be tempted to dip into their retirement savings to buoy their cashflows, but experts have warned that they should not. South Africa […]
Financial desperation – A breeding ground for Ponzi schemes As the coronavirus pandemic leaves more people in financial distress, the breeding ground for investment schemes is unfortunately fertile. Fraudsters know that desperate times call for desperate measures and now, more than ever, we need to remain vigilant against investments scams and schemes. It’s hard to […]
a Note from the Salvo Team As you know, we send out monthly investment statements to all of our investors. We are happy to announce that we will be sending A New Format of statements with a look and feel that will contain more relevant information, starting in May 2020. These statements will be sent […]
“If you cannot control your emotions, you cannot control your money” – Warren Buffet Most investors know that emotion affects the way in which investment decisions are made – and that greed and fear play a large role in driving investment markets. The actions of many investors are based on feelings rather than facts. They may make […]
