How Much Money Do I Need To Save Every Month To Retire On R20 000 pm?
At some point everyone reading this blog post would like to put their feet up and stop working altogether. The big question is how much do you need...
Find Out Why It’s Smart To Set Your Young Kids Up As “Trust Fund Babies”
When you hear the term “trust fund baby” it conjures up images of young rich kids, lying around on super-yachts sipping expensive cocktails they don’t even know the...
How much money can I legally ship out of South Africa each year?
The elections have come and gone, and just recently we had the news that our economy posted the worst growth figures in a decade. There is a sense...
Do I need to file a tax return?
Folks, it’s that time of the year again… You know, the time of the year when submitting tax returns is on everybody’s mind. The 1st of July marked...
Your pal in payments: the benefits and shortfalls of PayPal
It all began back in 1999 when a small company called Confinity developed a system that sent and received funds electronically. In 2001, the company changed its name...
Financial planning – DIY or use a professional?
Many people turn a blind eye to their finances. They think the subject is very complicated and therefore think it would be good to have a professional financial...
Which bank account is best for you
We all know that access to a bank account is a clever way to manage your money, but with so many different bank accounts available from 11 South...
Retirement planning – 7 mistakes to avoid at all costs
You may think you have everything planned and lined up just right when it comes to your retirement. Or you may not have started investing yet, but you’re...
New year, new you – make 2018 the best financial year yet
New Year’s resolutions are so last year… Let’s face it, most people don’t stick to them anyway. Which is why we have resolved to not set ourselves up...
Marrying an over-indebted spouse? Protect yourself
Is your soon-to-be spouse over-indebted? Take these steps to not only protect your relationship, but also your credit rating. By Athenkosi Sawutana When people get married, they vow...
