A recipe for retirement success. You won’t stop growing as an individual in retirement, so your money needs to continue growing as well. Retirement today means living your best life, and in-depth interviews with 82 retired South Africans in their 60s, 70s and 80s have...

Confident investing at retirement. Market volatility can pose a significant risk for investors just before or just after retirement. Investing at retirement can be challenging. You want to allow your retirement savings pot to continue to grow in real terms in order to...

Plan carefully for your child’s inheritance. As a working parent, nothing makes it worth braving those early mornings more than knowing that your children will always be taken care of. So you invest for your children’s education, list them as beneficiaries...

R150: Six Cappuccinos or a year off your home loan? If you have R150 in your bank account once all your fixed monthly expenses have been paid, you may feel it is just too little to make a dent in your debts or contribute to long-term saving goals, so you spend it....

Challenging market conditions – what’s the best course of action? We’ve all heard the saying, “It’s time in the market – and not timing the market – that counts.” But what does this mean in practical terms and how does timing the market affect your investments? Human...

Finding the right financial planner for your needs. Obtaining quality professional financial advice is a crucial part of achieving your financial and life goals. And with many big decisions – like where to invest, and which products are right for your needs – it is...

Your first pay cheque - What now? Starting a career means newfound independence, which brings with it all the ups and downs of adulthood: the ability to stand on your own two feet and the inevitable financial responsibilities of doing so. To start your career on the...

Millennials can achieve comfortable retirement with proper planning. A lot has been said about millennials’ financial habits. Just last month Australian real estate mogul Tim Gurner advised millennials to stop buying avocado toast so that they can afford buying...

The reality of saving for your child’s education. Most South Africans agree that education is an important enabler and that access to education should not be hindered by personal financial constraints. Regardless of their financial circumstances, parents want to...

Planning to become a Mom? Here’s something to think about. With the spotlight on Mother’s Day this month, expectant moms and those planning a family may have started visualising their future bundle of joy. The cuddles, the giggles, and those cute tiny clothes. A new...