It’s probably best to start by agreeing on an amount each of you could commit towards investing every month, says Lynn Bolin, Head of Communications at M&G Investments.
For everyone that experienced a 65-day January, ‘Frugal February’ has arrived! It is the perfect month to boost your savings with a few easy tips from Jaco Prinsloo, certified financial planner at Alexander Forbes.
Many people may find the prospect of saving to be overwhelming, but small actions taken in the present can catalyse big changes in the future, says Nirdev Desai, Head of Sales at PSG Wealth.
Planning for 30 years of retirement income necessitates ensuring that other priorities don’t detract from meeting savings and investment objectives (during the accumulation phase), or impact retirement investing and income drawdown management…
Being prepared for retirement should start as soon as one is employed in their first job. Shelley van der Westhuizen, head of financial well-being strategy and applied research at Alexander Forbes, walks us through the steps of checking your…
Households across the globe are increasingly expected to be responsible for more financial decisions, such as determining how much to save for retirement, how to invest savings, how to be tax-savvy and when to retire, says Victoria Reuvers,…
The end of the year is around the corner, and as you daydream about your summer holiday, take some time to put your personal affairs in order before you pack your suitcase, says Rita Cool, certified financial planner at Alexander Forbes.
Another Black Friday beckons and there’s little escape from the sales that have been popping up all month, as stores work towards their greatest discounts of the year. It’s an exciting time and you may pick up a bargain, but there is also the…
Bongani Khulu, Senior Executive at the Liberty Group says it is not a controversial thing to say that the future of advice is digital using all the best advantages offered by emerging technologies which are continuing to evolve at an astonishing…
"Users of the Stash by Liberty app increased by more than 180% since the onset of the COVID-19 lockdown in April last year. Along with this, the amount of money stashed per month has increased by over 350% when compared to the same time last…
Richard Rattue, MD of Compli-Serve SA looks at being extra cautious when it comes to investing in cryptocurrencies and how social influence (from social media to family or your neighbours) shouldn’t sway you from doing the required due diligence…
"An increase in longevity, rising health costs and general way of life will mean that we increasingly place our retirement lifestyle at risk', says Mariska Comins, Head of Technical Support at PSG Wealth.
Our time is now, ladies, says Ali Simpkins, a Chartered Financial Analyst & MCI Specialist at Momentum Investments, who advises that women take charge of their finances if they want to secure both the future and independence many crave.
Lynn Bolin, Head of Communications, Prudential Investment Managers says buying a property shouldn’t be based solely on a good deal – your personal financial position is essential to factor into your decision to buy. Below, she gives us five…
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