Articles tagged as "personal investing"
The impact of tax on investment returns
There are many factors to consider when making investment decisions. Tax is a significant one. It is important to understand how taxes are applied to differe...
Why behaviour shapes long-term investment success more than performance
In a keynote address delivered at the Allan Gray Fund Provider 2026, held on 4 and 5 February 2026, Dr Daniel Crosby, behavioural finance expert and author,...
The long-term benefits of maximising your retirement fund contributions
Retirement funds offer valuable annual tax benefits, but these are lost if you do not act each year. Conversely, if you exceed the annual limits, there is no...
A phased approach to your retirement journey
For most of us, retirement planning represents the longest and most important personal finance project we will undertake. This has become more pronounced in...
These habits could change the way you invest
A clear and disciplined mindset is a contributing factor to a successful investment journey. Tshimologo Maputla shares seven essential habits for investing,...
How to maximise tax benefits in a two-pot era
The two-pot retirement system, which was implemented in September 2024, gives retirement fund members the ability to withdraw from the savings component of...
Planning for retirement in the gig economy
Millennials are revolutionising the way we work as they embrace the flexibility and independence of the gig economy, but what does this mean for their...
The trouble with switching
During periods of underperformance, even the most experienced investors get tempted to switch funds in search of better returns. However, switching funds in...
