It is not uncommon to feel restricted when budgeting, especially if you are controlling your spending across multiple categories. However, there is a simpler solution called proportional budgeting, where you divide your monthly income into categories based on a percentage: Allocate a percentage to your needs – things that are essential Allocate a percentage...
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Tax-Free Savings is a must for these uncertain times
There are continued economic difficulties faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, financial security has become increasingly important, and the time to maximize your savings is now – and you can do it tax-free! The tax-free investment mechanism was introduced some years ago and is a good way for people to save money effectively....
People are living longer, baby boomers retiring later
FA News (2020) compiled an article of views on trends and what to expect in the year 2020. According to Viresh Maharaj, Chief Executive of Corporate Sales & Marketing at Sanlam, the key trends that will shape our future, specifically 2020, include: 1. The rapid consolidation of standalone funds into umbrella funds. Standalone retirement...
The economic volatility surrounding the pandemic | A financial perspective
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected us all in different ways. Of which, our emotional and financial health suffers in such times of volatility. What you need to remember is that during this period, we are surrounded with anxious situations that render us feeling that one situation will result in our entire world. In such...
Insights on how women invest – products & myth busters
“Women must empower themselves by being ahead of the curve as society catches up.” Much focus has been afforded of late, to the rise of female wealth with frequent discussions on all mediums and platforms on the subject. As such, the contents of this article aims to identify the changes, trends and myth busters...