Removing the rand from the offshore investment equation
Kyle Wales, fund manager at Flagship Asset Management, says that we should consider offshore investment for the right reasons, not…
Habits that set successful investors apart
When investing, sometimes the best course of action is to do nothing. Having the ability to block out the noise,…
Pros and cons of a pension-backed home loan
If you’re looking at taking out a home loan, it may be worth enquiring whether you can use your pension…
Listen: Why institutions are taking bitcoin seriously
If you want to understand bitcoin, blockchain and the related crypto-asset world, listen as Chris Becker, blockchain technologies specialist at…
Move away from exchange control
South Africa is moving from a framework of exchange control to capital-flow management, but what does that mean for the…
What is a money market fund?
Absa has announced the closure of its 25-year-old Absa Money Market Fund. Saleh Jamodien, Research & Investment Analyst at Glacier…
Can students truly bank for free?
Angelique Ruzicka takes a look at the bank account offerings for students, as banks try to entice a younger crowd…
Listen: Tax tips for freelancers and side hustlers
PODCAST | Tax is one of the most important money matters, especially when you work for yourself or have a…
Inside a cryptocurrency scam
Social media networks are being used to lure people into a cryptocurrency scam. A sophisticated social media network is being…
Working from home? You can claim from SARS
Elani van der Westhuizen, senior tax technical at TaxTim, explains what you can claim from SARS if you’ve been working…
Anger over high-cost investment products
A blame-game is starting with complaints about overpaid financial advisers and expensive product options. Readers have provided numerous examples of…
Finding a more equitable credit model
The Save2Buy model is a hybrid between a lay-by and more traditional credit. In a world where credit has become…
Can you bag a cheap deal on an overseas holiday?
Taking an overseas holiday is still possible but this can come at great risk to travellers’ pockets, finds Angelique Ruzicka.…
Listen: Investigating crypto scams
PODCAST | In this My Money, My Lifestyle podcast we delve into the world of crypto scams which seem to…
When does it make sense to have a travel allowance?
If you are required to travel for work there are several ways to claim for this expense. You can receive…
FSCA issues crypto health warning
The FSCA wants to warn the public that if something goes wrong with your crypto investment, you are not likely…
Fancy new car or a fabulous retirement?
Khwezi Jackson, investment consultant at 10X Investments, explains how buying a fancy new car could sabotage your retirement funding. Seeing…