At a new year's party, a family member introduced me to a friend and mentioned to them that I work in the investment industry.
The guy leaned in and asked, “So what will the stock market do this year?”
To which I replied “There’s no way to be sure, and it’s not something I focus on when investing”
“How about the economy, will it grow again in 2019?... ››› more
Whether you want to save more money to buy a new house or car, or you want to provide for your children's future or your retirement, you can start right now by implementing a few simple lifestyle changes.
Cut your expenses and save more money each month by following these tips.
1. Save money when you go grocery shopping
Always go to the supermarket prepared. Have a shopping list prepared... ››› more
You must have heard of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by now. But there's a lot of confusion about what they are and how they differ from unit trusts.
ETF’s vs Unit trusts: What’s better?
Before I get carried away, let me differentiate between unit trusts and ETFs. See, a unit trusts is a collection of stocks, passively or actively managed. You can basically buy for example, s... ››› more
You don't want your retirement assets to kick the bucket before you do. Fortunately, there are concrete steps you can take now to safeguard your finances and assure your retirement assets are around for the long haul. Read on to uncover five ways to protect your financial security…
There are five factors that will determine the future value of your investment portfolio and the returns you can ... ››› more
At his mini budget today, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan announced that government officials' expenses are facing large cuts. The Finance Minister took this stance to show the government as an example of cost cutting measures. Let's take a closer look at what his plans entails...
Earlier today, the Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said that he is “implementing stringent measures to cut costs a... ››› more
If you're retired, you'll always be on the lookout for ways to cut your expenses without degrading your lifestyle. One thing you could consider is downsizing your home. Read on to find out more…
If your children have left home and you’re now living in a house way beyond your needs, downsizing is a great option, as Bob Irish from the Palm Street Letter explains…
If you’re an ‘empty... ››› more