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3 changes from the budget that will make you smile

3 changes from the budget that will make you smile

27 February 2020 · Athenkosi Sawutana

When Finance Minister Tito Mboweni delivered the 2020 budget speech on Wednesday, it was a welcome surprise that value-added tax wasn’t increased.  

It’s possible to change your marriage regime

It’s possible to change your marriage regime

19 February 2020 · Athenkosi Sawutana

Many people wed before they sign an antenuptial contract (ANC). This is especially practiced by people in customary marriages and those not clued up about the ANC. The law says if there’s no ANC before the wedding takes place, the marriag...

Keep this in mind when taking out new financial products

Keep this in mind when taking out new financial products

18 February 2020 · Isabelle Coetzee

Adding a product to your personal finance portfolio, such as insurance or an investment, is a big decision. Each month it will take a chunk out of your salary, and you need to ensure you can cover it.

Are you overindebted?

Are you overindebted?

12 February 2020 · Danielle van Wyk

With debt levels increasing at 13% more than income levels, South Africans are more debt-stressed now than arguably ever before. This is iterated by the National Credit Regulator’s (NCR) report that nearly half of credit-active consumers ...

The benefits of assessing investments regularly

The benefits of assessing investments regularly

11 February 2020 · Isabelle Coetzee

It’s common practice to assess your personal finances annually. But how often should you check in with your investments? We found out from an industry expert when you should assess your investments and how to go about doing so.

Thinking of skipping your debit order payments? Don’t!

Thinking of skipping your debit order payments? Don’t!

4 February 2020 · Athenkosi Sawutana

When you’re under financial strain, it’s tempting to think that you can skip your payments today and make up for it tomorrow. But the truth is, there’s no guarantee that tomorrow will be any easier financially  

3 Ways to save for your child’s education

3 Ways to save for your child’s education

4 February 2020 · Danielle van Wyk

Tertiary education is extremely expensive, and even more so when your child has dreams of becoming a doctor, or lawyer for example. As a parent or guardian financing these dreams is often a concern. But it needn’t be if you plan ahead.

How to plan for medical expenses during retirement

How to plan for medical expenses during retirement

29 January 2020 · Isabelle Coetzee

It’s impossible to predict what your golden years will be like. The only way to ensure you’re not caught by surprise is to plan ahead. We got in touch with a financial expert to find out what you can do to ensure your medical expen...

What happens to your finances when the interest rate drops?

What happens to your finances when the interest rate drops?

28 January 2020 · Danielle van Wyk

Interest rate cuts are a balancing measure against inflation. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) looks at the inflation trend and economic landscape, and makes quarterly decisions on the repo rate, which is the interest rate at which it lends to banks.

Raise a deposit for your house in 5 steps

Raise a deposit for your house in 5 steps

26 January 2020 · Athenkosi Sawutana

If you’re a first-time home buyer, you could be lucky enough to be  approved for a 100% bond, but if you aren’t, a 10% deposit might be required. This  could be a daunting prospect.  However, a few financial tweaks t...

Get personal with your finances – and tie the knot

Get personal with your finances – and tie the knot

22 January 2020 · Isabelle Coetzee

As time passes, your financial products may not live up to your needs. Therefore, it’s important to take stock of what you’re paying for and adjust where necessary. We got in touch with financial advisers to find out how you can ge...

Personal loan or business loan? The best way to finance your business

Personal loan or business loan? The best way to finance your business

21 January 2020 · Isabelle Coetzee

When starting your own business, you may have to rely on external funding. Perhaps you qualify for a personal loan, but would it be better to take out a business loan instead? We got in touch with a specialist to find out whether it’s bes...

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