Savings & Investments articles

The costs and steps involved in transferring the title of a property

The costs and steps involved in transferring the title of a property

8 November 2021 · Harper Banks

Perhaps you’re selling your family home, or maybe you’re looking for a house to make your home. In either case, you need to understand the ins and outs of transferring the title of a property.

7 Offshore investment questions to ask

7 Offshore investment questions to ask

2 November 2021 · Joshua White

There are ramifications attached to offshore investments. We spoke to an expert to help you decide whether they're for you.

FNB’s fee-free youth account

FNB’s fee-free youth account

26 August 2021 · Jessica Anne Wood

Read more about the FNBy account, which is available to anyone aged 24 years or under.

“Wrap fund” unit trusts – what are they about?

“Wrap fund” unit trusts – what are they about?

16 August 2021 · Harper Banks

You may be surprised to find out that a wrap fund isn’t a fund at all. It’s often mentioned alongside unit trusts and investment managers might refer to it when discussing your portfolio.

The 4 main asset classes in South Africa

The 4 main asset classes in South Africa

10 August 2021 · Harper Banks

Investment terms are often thrown around without any explanation as to what they actually mean.  The term “asset classes” is a case in point.

What kind of investor are you?

What kind of investor are you?

4 August 2021 · Harper Banks

Everyone has a unique investment style. However, certain characteristics can be grouped together to form “investor personalities”.

Ready to start saving? Know your interest rates

Ready to start saving? Know your interest rates

26 July 2021 · Athenkosi Sawutana

One of the things that inspire us to save is the interest we earn from our savings. When you open a savings account, you’ll often see interest rates classified as nominal or effective. But what does this mean?

The impact of inflation on your savings and investments

The impact of inflation on your savings and investments

30 June 2021 · Joshua White

What does inflation mean for your savings and investments? We found out from some financial experts.

Is a crypto savings account worth the risk?

Is a crypto savings account worth the risk?

14 June 2021 · Joshua White

Is a crypto savings account worth the risk?

5 common money-saving mistakes and how to avoid them

5 common money-saving mistakes and how to avoid them

15 April 2021 · Isabelle Coetzee

If you diligently dedicate a portion of your income towards an appropriate savings vehicle, over time this will act as your financial safety net. So why then do so many people struggle to save?

What can you do to become a millionaire?

What can you do to become a millionaire?

13 October 2020 · Isabelle Coetzee

Becoming a millionaire may seem like a pipedream. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. It may be more feasible to earn your first million than you think.

How to secure a government housing subsidy

How to secure a government housing subsidy

6 September 2020 · Athenkosi Sawutana

If you’re a South African citizen wanting to buy a house for the first time, the government can help you secure a home loan through a programme called the Finance Linked Individual Subsidy Programme (FLISP). How does this programme work a...