The world is changing fast and to keep up you need local knowledge with global context.
It’s no secret that South Africans are generally bad at saving, however a savings challenge can be both manageable and enjoyable for a family.
Natie Kirsh got his from wholesaling and property, starting again from scratch in the US after losing his SA operations to the interest rate crisis of 1986.
This story underscores the importance of taking time on setting out your wishes about how you’d like the fruits of your labour to be shared after you’ve gone.
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft is a book by American author Stephen King that describes his experiences as a writer and his advice for aspiring writers.
Steinhoff still rumbles on, displaced from the headlines lately by Tongaat Hulett – which has plummeted on the stock market.
Dawn Ridler explains why long-term is no longer a very long period of time in the investment world and why knowing the nuances of the gold price will no longer impress your friends around the braai.
Brantam Financial Services MD Derek Sumption takes Magnus Heystek to task for his “all or nothing investment advice”.
As we wait for Ramaphosa to do his tricks, consider some tips from Dawn Ridler, who provides financial advice to individuals on how to thrive in a slower economy.
Think back to where you were living in your 20s. Apparently these years give you an indication of what your retirement will look like.
I was recently quite shocked when our family’s childminder informed me about an education fund she had started for her children.