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Finance
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SA’s Medium-Term Budget Statement Broken Down In Under Five Minutes [Video]
29 Oct 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Yesterday, Finance minister Tito Mboweni presented his medium-term budget policy statement, and there were a few eyebrow-raising figures that were quickly criticised.
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Ramaphosa’s Four-Point Plan To Fix SA’s Economy Panned
16 Oct 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Turning South Africa’s economy around is going to take a Herculean effort, and it doesn’t look like Ramaphosa’s four-point plan is going to cut it.
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The ANC’s Recovery Plan “Looks Like It Was Written By An Intern”
12 Oct 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Fear not – our best and brightest are hard at work to turn around South Africa’s ailing economy.
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Planning Your Financial Future? Consider These Seven Important Ds
08 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
One of the things that can make financial planning daunting is realising that there’s so much more to take into account than just saving.
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“Economic And Political Collapse By 2030” – Dire Prediction For SA’s Future
10 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
According to a Johannesburg-based political and economic risk consultancy, we’re a decade away from being a “failed state”.
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SA’s Latest GDP Numbers Are Ugly
09 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Even though you know full well the numbers are going to be dire, they still sting. Let’s take a closer look at what it all means.
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Municipalities Ranked – Western Cape “Head And Shoulders Above The Rest”
11 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The latest Municipal Financial Sustainability Index paints a dismal picture of South Africa’s municipalities.
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This ‘How Much Money You Should Have Saved By 40’ Guide Is Hectic
07 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Sometimes it’s tough not to read those ‘how much money you should have saved by 40’ stories and wince.
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It’s Going From Bad To Worse Over At Boeing
30 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Boeing has been struggling to claw back profits, and the past few months have seen the financial woes deepen.
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Tax Season 2020 – Here Are The Important Dates
08 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
SARS has made some changes, and it’s safe to say that tax season will look a little different this year.
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Richard Branson’s Plans To Save His Virgin Empire Are Working
08 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Richard Branson wasn’t immune to the economic devastation brought on by the pandemic, but it looks like he’s turning things around.
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Forbes Ranks Top Five Banks In SA
11 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to produce their list of the World’s Best Banks, including five in South Africa.
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Biggest Winners And Losers On The JSE This Year
26 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Whilst some companies have seen their stock rise over the last (almost) five months, others have taken knocks that will be felt for many years to come.
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Expert Advice On Saving Money During Lockdown [Video]
13 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Many South Africans need to start changing their relationship with money, if we’re going to make it out of this pandemic financially sound.
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Simple Tips For Getting Your Finances In Order During Lockdown
15 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The national lockdown is putting a huge financial strain on many South Africans. Now may be the time to take a closer look at your financial affairs.
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How To Make Money From The Coronavirus [Video]
13 Mar 2020 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
The old saying, ‘get rich or die trying’ takes on a sinister edge in 2020, where capitalism and the COVID-19 virus have met head-on.
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This Guy Forged $250 Million Bank Notes And The Money Is Basically Real
09 Mar 2020 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
Canadian, Frank Bourassa, took ‘making money’ to a whole new level with an expertly executed conterfeit money scam.
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Budget Speech 2020 – How Much Personal Tax You’ll Be Paying This Year
27 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Tito Mboweni surprised everyone with some good news about personal tax brackets, so let’s see how that’s going to affect your earnings.
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Why The 2020 Budget Is Great For First-Time Homeowners
27 Feb 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Yesterday, Tito Mboweni delivered the 2020 budget speech, and there was some good news for first-time homeowners.
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Capitec Is Going All Out To Keep Its Customers
18 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Capitec is putting a great deal of effort into making itself the most affordable bank in South Africa, as well as offering new perks.
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Important Investment Advice Before SA’s Tax Year Ends
06 Feb 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
February 29 is the final day of the South African tax year, and thus the final chance for South Africans to take advantage of these investment opportunities.
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OUCH – World Bank Delivers Kick In The Teeth To SA Economy
09 Jan 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The World Bank has been watching on closely as load shedding returns, and the organisation has some pretty bleak predictions about what lies ahead.
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SARS Has Some New Rules When It Comes To Trusts And Taxes
11 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
SARS has introduced a number of new complicated measures to ensure that trusts function correctly in terms of tax compliance.
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Four Of The Biggest Threats To Your Retirement Plan
10 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Even if you’re doing everything right to save for retirement, these four things could seriously mess with your future and your funds.
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South Africa’s In The Midst Of A Retirement Savings Crisis
11 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
According to a recent report, even if you think you’re on track to a decent retirement in your golden years, you could still be blindsided.
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Some Damning Stats On How Bad We Are At Planning For Retirement
01 Jul 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A new report has revealed that people are outliving their retirement savings by eight to up to 20 years.
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Here’s Some Potentially Good News About South Africa’s Economy
22 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s not often that somebody has anything positive to say about the state of our economy, although economist Mike Schüssler is talking long term.
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How SARS Will Determine Who Pays Expat Tax
13 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Since the National Treasury and SARS announced that expat tax law changes, there’s been some panic. It’s worth brushing up on that front.
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US Business Insider Just Published A List Of The 25 Top Business Books Of All Time
06 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
It’s important for business people to make reading a part of their daily lives, and these 25 books are the perfect place to start.
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What We Can Expect From The Rand After The May Elections
24 Apr 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Experts weigh in on what we can expect from the South African rand after the elections in May.
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