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Investing – what are my options, and how can I begin?

Investing – what are my options, and how can I begin?

26 June 2023

Investing is easier than you might think, but the details can be confusing. We explore two investment options and offer pointers for first-time investors.

5 Signs you are misusing your credit card

5 Signs you are misusing your credit card

17 November 2022

A credit card can be convenient when you need instant cash; however, it’s easy to misuse it. We consider five warning signs of problematic credit card usage.

How can banks help you with your will?

How can banks help you with your will?

26 October 2022

Banks offer customers various services to help plan, draft and execute their wills. We examine the options banks and others provide for will and estate planning.

How to create a trust for your children

How to create a trust for your children

4 August 2022

This guide explains what a trust fund is, how it functions, and the benefits of creating one for your children.

Is online shopping cheaper?

Is online shopping cheaper?

10 May 2022

With the pace of life ever increasing, convenience has come to dictate the way we shop. Apps and shopping platforms are drawing us away from traditional purchasing methods to buy the products that we need in the comfort – and safety ...

Funeral cover – planning to avoid pain

Funeral cover – planning to avoid pain

19 April 2022

Funerals play an important role in celebrating the life of the recently deceased. However, they’re often expensive and add extra stress in a time of grief.

Can you afford the loan you qualify for?

Can you afford the loan you qualify for?

13 April 2022

You’ve applied for a loan, and you find that you qualify – but can you afford it? The distinction may not have occurred to you, but it’s important to consider it before putting pen to paper.

Budgeting for the return to office-based work

Budgeting for the return to office-based work

10 April 2022

As the pandemic peters out, many companies are calling for remote workers to return to the office. With it will come a host of expenses that we recall too well - fuel, normalised car insurance, maintenance costs, lunch, coffee and, potentially, ...

Switching Lanes – navigating midlife career change

Switching Lanes – navigating midlife career change

29 March 2022

Your workday can profoundly affect your personal life. However, a career change gone awry can worsen the situation, rather than bringing relief.

How to minimise the impact of inflation on your finances

How to minimise the impact of inflation on your finances

21 February 2022

As South Africans, we have come to understand that inflation is as much a part of life as death and taxes. Steep price hikes have taken a heavy toll, particularly on those affected by Covid-induced salary cuts or job loss.

Should you consider a mortgage bond switch?

Should you consider a mortgage bond switch?

1 February 2022

When switching your bond, the transactional costs will depend on the value of your loan. You will also need to consider the cost of an attorney to re-register the bond.

The real tax benefits of retirement annuities

The real tax benefits of retirement annuities

25 January 2022

We all know that having a retirement annuity (RA) helps us to retire comfortably and with dignity. But what many people miss are the tax benefits that are linked to an RA.

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