Savings & Investments articles

Forex trading – is it worth the risk?

Forex trading – is it worth the risk?

21 November 2023 · Lauren Burley Copley

New to forex trading? We share some key insights into the knowledge, skills, and discipline required to buy and sell currencies.

The best South African bank accounts for saving

The best South African bank accounts for saving

7 November 2023 · Fiona Zerbst

Saving is a crucial step towards securing your financial future. We consider which South African bank accounts best help you to save.

“How I saved up for what I wanted”

“How I saved up for what I wanted”

2 November 2023 · Fiona Zerbst

Saving may seem daunting, but making small changes can help you achieve your goals. Three South Africans share their saving strategies.

Is it worth investing a small amount of money?

Is it worth investing a small amount of money?

26 October 2023 · Fiona Zerbst

Investing helps you grow your money, but how do you know if you have enough set aside? We ask the experts when to save and when to invest.

Using solar with backup batteries – is it worth the investment?

Using solar with backup batteries – is it worth the investment?

24 October 2023 · Sylvia Walker

What’s your investment risk tolerance?

What’s your investment risk tolerance?

18 October 2023 · Fiona Zerbst

Is your emergency fund big enough?

Is your emergency fund big enough?

12 October 2023 · Fiona Zerbst

An emergency fund can provide you with a financial buffer in a crisis. We explain how sizeable an emergency fund should be, and how to save up for it.

How can a dry trust safeguard offshore inheritance?

How can a dry trust safeguard offshore inheritance?

6 October 2023 · Sylvia Walker

Tax-free savings account or retirement annuity?

Tax-free savings account or retirement annuity?

5 October 2023 · Fiona Zerbst

A tax-free savings account can contribute to retirement savings, but will it match the benefits of a retirement annuity? We ask the experts.

Why goal setting is the key to saving

Why goal setting is the key to saving

3 October 2023 · Fiona Zerbst

Goal setting is vital to saving, providing you with direction and focus. This article explains how to set appropriate savings goals.

Don’t put your adult kids before retirement savings

Don’t put your adult kids before retirement savings

22 September 2023 · Fiona Zerbst

How to start an investment club

How to start an investment club

15 September 2023 · Charen Torrado