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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When to start thinking about my retirement?
Sooner rather than later. Here’s what you need to know: With any financial obligation, it is always advised to get it started or completed sooner rather than later. For South Africans, the number of those who will be able to maintain their standard of living is low. Research shows the estimation of 6-25% of...
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....
Living annuity vs life annuity
Once you opt to retire from a retirement savings product, two-thirds of your funds need to be invested into a living or life annuity. If you have reached retirement (55), the time to draw an income from your retirement savings is now. People who have retired have two options, to purchase either a life...
Tame your finances to regain control of your money
Credit, in conjunction with bad spending habits, often leave many South Africans living from payday to payday. However, it is never too late to take control of your finances and free yourself from bad spending habits. Recent surveys conducted by Debt Rescue, indicate that 85% of South Africans need help, financially and emotionally as...
What is the best way to spend my tax refund?
Consumer profile: Khalid is a contractor and a single male in his mid-30’s. Each year, he receives a SARS refund, primarily driven by retirement annuity (RA) contributions and other items which he can claim based on his line of work. For illustrative purposes, let’s assume an annual pre-tax income of R1 Million and that,...
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...