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The importance of an emergency fund in the two-pot era (updated)

By Tebogo Marite on 02 Sep 2024

Reading time: 8 mins

For a long time, the retirement savings industry has observed how many South Africans have struggled to balance accumulating and preserving their long-term...

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Part 3 (updated): The two-pot system and your savings withdrawal benefit

By Jaya Leibowitz on 08 Jul 2024

Reading time: 7 mins

In part 3 of our Two-pot chapter, Jaya Leibowitz reminds us not to lose sight of the importance of preserving retirement savings, and cautions investors...

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Part 2 (updated): The two-pot system – what we know for now

By Jaya Leibowitz on 28 Feb 2024

Reading time: 6 mins

There has been a lot of noise in the past few months about the changes that are being made to the South African retirement system. In part 2 of our Two-pot...

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How to plan for an emergency fund in 2023

By on 03 Apr 2023

Reading time: 6 mins

How should investors approach unexpected expenses in 2023? Gladness Rupare, investment specialist, Sandy McGregor, portfolio manager, and Emily Gray, busines...

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Personal finance lessons from Squid Game

By Cedrick Pila on 03 Dec 2021

Reading time: 8 mins

Netflix’s smash hit show Squid Game may not be for everyone due to its shock factor and gruesome violence, but it is a relatable story that hits close to hom...

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Five ways to build a solid financial foundation

By Phiko Peter on 15 Jun 2021

Reading time: 7 mins

Most of us start our careers in our early twenties and plan to earn an income for about four decades before reaching retirement age. Along the way we will...

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Do you have an emergency fund?

By Noluyolo Betela on 01 Jul 2020

Reading time: 10 mins

By proactively building emergency reserves, you will be able to respond to life’s crises without compromising your financial standing, or taking on expensive...

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Are you financially resilient?

By Mthobisi Mthimkhulu on 23 Oct 2019

Reading time: 9 mins

Most of us know what it means to build resilience in the context of health and wellness: eat healthily, exercise regularly, get enough sleep and manage stres...

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