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Finance
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You Won’t Find A Better Financial Market Summary Than This
16 May 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Nowadays it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the wealth of information at our fingertips, but if you want to be clued up on the markets it’s not that hard.
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South Africans Who Invest In Classic Cars Are Making An Absolute Fortune
05 May 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Classic cars in South Africa are making their mark as a lucrative investment strategy, but just which ones could make you millions? Here we go.
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They Call This Competition The Oscars Of Paper Currency
12 Apr 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Here in SA we’re all very fond of the Randela, even if it doesn’t pack much of a punch in the global market, but what are the world’s most beautiful bank notes?
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A Valid Question – “How Does North Korea Make Its Money?” – Answered
10 Apr 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
While the majority of the country lives in abject poverty, Kim and his mates seem to have plenty of money to throw around. So how exactly do they pay the bills?
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Let’s Check In With How Zuma’s Mates Reacted To The Junk Status Downgrade
10 Apr 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
As South Africans around the country took to the streets to voice their discontent at Zuma and his recent antics, others claimed to be delighted with the downgrade.
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So, Exactly How Long Does It Take To Come Back From Junk Status?
07 Apr 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
Looking back over the past three decades, 15 countries having fought back from junk status, we can learn some lessons about what lies ahead for South Africa.
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We Found A Way Around That 184-Day Tax Law People Are Freaking Out About
06 Apr 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
If you were stressing about your future over that 184-day tax rule, the one Pravin outlined in his budget speech, there’s a way for you to get around it. It’s a pleasure.
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Hello Junk Status – Here’s How The Downgrade Will Affect You
04 Apr 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
Everyone knows a junk status rating isn’t a good thing, but how many people really understand the effect it will have on our daily lives going forward?
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What You Really Should Know About The Explosive Zuma / Gordhan Recall
28 Mar 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
By now you will know that Zuma’s decision to recall Pravin and his deputy doesn’t bode well, but the full extent of what could be on the cards is truly frightening.
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There Are So Many Reasons Why You Need To Pay Close Attention To Loan Repayment Terms
17 Mar 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Loan repayments used to be confusing and difficult to calculate. Quite a lot of information and understanding is needed, and one normally would have to use a good financial calculator.
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In A Rush? Here Are The Most Important Pointers From Yesterday’s #Budget2017
23 Feb 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
When it comes to the intricacies of the national budget many of us go a little cross-eyed, which is why we’re glad to have the help of the professionals. If it’s moving money in and out of the country we always turn to Currencies Direct, but they also have a handle on what goes down here […]
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Looking To Invest Abroad? The Frightening Costs Of Transferring Money Overseas
16 Jan 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Transferring money overseas – a process that often leads to much head scratching and misinformation. If you do have a decent chunk of spare change lying around – let’s call it R2 million because we’re thinking big – and are looking to invest it overseas, either as your investment allowance or as repatriation of funds, it […]
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South African Diplomats Living Abroad Receive Ridiculously Large ‘Living Allowances’
31 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Pravin Gordhan is doing everything he can to tighten up South Africa’s excessive expenditure, and his latest target has been those living abroad and their allowance.
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BREAKING: Shaun Abrahams And The NPA Withdraw Charges Against Pravin
31 Oct 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The NPA are running scared as the depths of their deceit come to light, and now they have begun to try and remedy their epic stuff ups.
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Confused About The Budget? This INFOGRAPHIC Should Help
27 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
So you want to know what happened in the budget speech but don’t really understand those in-depth analysis? Here’s a simple breakdown. It’s a pleasure.
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Watch Gordhan’s “Mini” Budget Speech Live NOW
26 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Here we go again…Pravin Gordhan is in Parliament making his mini budget speech and the country watches in anticipation.
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What You Can Expect From Gordhan’s Mini Budget Speech Today
26 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Once again, South Africa’s economy is in the capable hands of Pravin Gordhan, but who knows what his mini budget speech, which comes at a very important time, will hold
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Actual Cost Of Free Higher Education For All Calculated – Check It Out
19 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
As the discussion of what to do with the #FeesMustFall movement moves to parliament, party representatives give their opinion. Meh.
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Are You Being Ripped Off By Your Financial Advisor? There’s An Easy Way To Find Out [Video]
19 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
When someone takes you for a ride, it’s pretty devastating – and even more so when they are messing with your financial affairs. So here’s what you need to do.
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Here’s Why The Guptas Are Stoked About The Scandalous Charges
19 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
When Gordhan submitted his court application filled with the Gupta’s long list of scandalous transactions, the politically-connected family fought back.
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Document Scans Show The 72 Itemised Dodgy Gupta Transactions – See Here
17 Oct 2016 by Kiernan / No Comments
It hasn’t been a pleasant few days for the Guptas, Pravin Gordhan’s quick thinking leading to a number of dodgy dealings being exposed.
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State Capture Report Bombshell – Here’s How Weekend Finance Minister Des Van Rooyen Landed The Job
14 Oct 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you were wondering why Des van Rooyen and Jacob Zuma are so desperate to suppress Thuli’s ‘State Capture’ report, look no further.
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OUTsurance Company’s Sneaky Sales Methods Exposed As R1 Million Fine Is Handed Down
05 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
There’s nothing like a little bit of foul play to get hairs on the back up and at the ready – but this time OUTsurance has admitted to wrongdoings and is playing ball – all for better PR.
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Saving To Buy A Home? You Should Know About All The ‘Hidden’ Costs
30 Sep 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Currently in the market for a house to buy? Well, just so you’re prepared, take a note of the “hidden costs” that exist once that bond is secure. Eina.
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Pravin Gordhan Was On Fire Yesterday – His Best Quotes From Parliament [Video]
08 Sep 2016 by Kiernan / No Comments
We know that our Parliamentary Q&A sessions often devolve into name-calling and general disarray, but it was Pravin’s zingers that stood out yesterday.
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University Receives R60 Million From Employee Who Lived Like A Pauper
05 Sep 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Robert Morin dedicated more than 50 years to the University of New Hampshire and, without telling many people, he saved almost every penny he could.
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Everything You Really Should Know About The Pravin Gordhan / Jacob Zuma Situation
26 Aug 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The Hawks are once again on Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s case, and he has once again refused to do what they demand. Let’s get up to speed.
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This Guy’s Robot Handles His Hedge Fund Better Than Him
22 Aug 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
What happens when you hand the responsibility of your hedge fund management over to artificial intelligence? Sometimes you end up smiling.
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There’s A New Richest Man In South Africa – And Someone Else Lost R29 Billion
04 Aug 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
While the world’s richest1% are still sitting pretty, a few shuffles have occurred here in South Africa. We’ve not a new number one too.
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World’s Highest Profile Investors Advise To ‘Sell Everything’ Except One Thing…
04 Aug 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
In separate incidents, two of the world’s most outspoken investors are turning to this commodity as anxiety levels rise. Time to sell up?
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