2 days ago5 habits that drive investment successIf you decide to run the Comrades Marathon, the only way you’ll manage is if you give yourself enough time to train, and if you implement a routine-driven training plan. It’s the same with investing. You need to work out a plan and stick to that plan so that you…Slice3 min read
Jun 15Diversify! Why it pays to spread the riskIt’s a term you see whenever you read about investing, and it’s something you’ll be told over and over by anyone who works with investments, like a financial advisor. But what does “diversifying” your investment portfolio actually mean? Well, it means that you should invest in a mix of assets…Investing3 min read
Jun 9Money and marriage — important conversations you should be havingMoney can be a major source of conflict in a marriage, for several reasons, but in most cases it’s because financial decisions were not discussed early on. Here’s what you should speak to your partner about before your finances become intertwined… Prenup or no prenup? Prenup is short for ‘prenuptial…Money3 min read
Jun 2Markets gone mad! Why it’s important to ride out the rollercoasterThe market is often described as ‘volatile’ — an overused word that basically means it’s going through a period of ups and downs. We’re going through one of those periods now and it can be nerve-wracking, especially if you watch your investments dwindling during a dip… Surely it’s better to…Investing3 min read
May 26Freedom! Your five-step plan to financial independenceWhat does it mean to be financially independent? Well, it’s different for different people. It might mean that you don’t have to rely on your parents to cover your rent every month. Or maybe you don’t want to have to rely on your children to look after you one day…Finance3 min read
May 19Time is money: why you should start investing nowWhat’s the number-one investment hack? It’s simple: time. Albert Einstein once described compound interest as ‘the eighth wonder of the world’. Essentially, it’s interest that you earn on interest — your money grows exponentially the longer you leave it invested. Here’s an example to show how compound interest works… The…Money3 min read
May 12How to start saving. For real this time!It’s that dreaded S-word again… Saving. We all know we have to do it, but so often it just doesn’t happen. It’s as if there are too many surprises in life that need to be taken care of. …Money3 min read
May 55 money questions you should be able to answerWhen it comes to personal finance, you don’t need to know everything, but there are some important questions that you should be able to answer if you want to stay on top of your spending and guarantee your future financial freedom. Can you answer all of these? 1. What are…Money3 min read
Apr 28Cost crisis! How to adjust your budget for inflation 📝In March this year, the annual inflation rate in South Africa rose to 5,9%. What is the inflation rate? It’s basically a measure of how much more expensive things are getting. …22 Seven3 min read
Apr 28Financial advice in South Africa: everything you need to know 📚Spending money is oh so easy, but saving and investing is another story! If you’re fortunate enough to have some spare cash left over at the end of the month, what on earth do you do with it? Do you pay down your debt, invest it, hide it under your…22 Seven3 min read
