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Consumers should spend cautiously, despite the positive outlook for the year
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Personal finance: sustainable budgeting tips to stretch your money in 2025

Consumers should spend cautiously, despite the positive outlook for the year

Freedom to express fundamental rights versus administrative action by the South African Revenue Service exposes a fundamental link to communal interests and justice in a constitutional democracy. (Oupa Nkosi)

Two-pot a R4bn bonanza for Sars

Many South Africans are relying on the new two-pot retirement system for immediate financial relief

Estate planning ensures your loved ones are cared for when you are gone.

Wills Month: Planning for tomorrow

Secure your legacy through estate planning this September

The psychology of offshore investing: Understanding and overcoming behavioural biases

An adviser brings an external, objective perspective to the investor’s financial plan

Retirement on your terms: Mastering the art of saving in a tough economy

A financial adviser allows you to take care of today’s financial responsibilities while also being able to save for the future

Being money savvy when young can contribute to a financially secure future

Five financial blindspots to steer clear of

A health check for your financial plan

It is halfway through the year and a good time to give your financial plan a health check.

How to find a good financial adviser

The consequences of bad advice can be detrimental to your finances, so it is worth doing your homework.

Blue Monday

If your Monday was feeling a bit bluer than normal, there could be a good reason for it. Financially it may have been your toughest day.

Investing vs paying off debt

Should you sell a property to pay off your home or use it to build an investment?

Balancing income and growth

Where do I invest my mother’s money to get the best income and should we consider a trust?

The value of ‘stuff’

Our "stuff" is worth a fraction of what we pay for it so why do we buy it on credit — or even buy it at all?

Avoiding high fees in retirement

Dave wants to find a less expensive way of investing his retirement annuity into a living annuity.

Creating wealth

Working abroad? Use the opportunity to build up offshore assets.

Write down your goals and dreams

How just writing down what you want from life can make it happen.

The financial vulnerability of women

Single mothers make up 75% of women in debt counselling.

Where to put that extra cash

Should you use your extra money to pay off your bond, buy a second property or start saving for a family?

The financial coach

Financial coach Linda Smith gives advice to a client who earns well but just can’t come out at the end of each month.

The secret to savings

A recent survey revealed the secret behind successful savers: it is not about having "enough" money or having no debt, it is about having a plan.

A matter of will

Make sure your final wishes will be carried out in a simple, practical manner.