Articles tagged as "personal investing"
Your final verdict: Protect your legacy with a valid will
Although the law has provided guidelines for the distribution of your assets after your death, you have the power to have the final say on many aspects of th...
Three questions to evaluate your investment manager
How can you assess whether your portfolios are resilient enough to weather periods of volatility and deliver outperformance over the long term? And, more...
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,...
Earning more, taking home less: The hidden tax hike in this year’s Budget
For the second year in a row, Treasury has left personal income tax brackets and rebates unchanged – effectively handing South Africans a stealth tax in this...
2025 GNU Budget (round 2): Prioritising sustainable growth in uncertain times
After the false start of 19 February, the 2025 Budget was tabled by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on 12 March. The main tax policy proposals announced...
Investing lessons from Fantasy Premier League
While it may seem unlikely that football could provide insights into investments, Ammaara Mowzer reveals the striking parallels between Fantasy Premier Leagu...
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...
How to keep the lid on lifestyle creep
In recent years, central banks have grappled with curtailing inflation and easing interest rates at a reasonable pace.
Making new year’s financial resolutions last
As the new year kicks into full swing, many South Africans will be setting new year’s resolutions – including financial and investment goals – to improve the...
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...
