While the country reels from the events of the past week, civil unrest is by no means an inherently South African problem. Riots that potentially have catastrophic economic consequences are on the...
Manning up to manage money
Based on what we see on social media, every man is tall, wears slick black suits and fancy watches, drives a sports car and lives in a mansion. But just like Batman, it’s either fantasy or, in most...
IRFA announces the best of the best in the retirement sector
South Africa’s retirement sector is well positioned to contribute significantly to socio-economic reconstruction and growth as the country moves forward. As the leading industry association the...
The future of financial advice is here
The recent announcement that heavyweight Wall Street bank, JP Morgan Chase has agreed to buy UK Robo-Adviser, Nutmeg, indicates the far-reaching effects of Covid-19 on the financial advice and...
Understanding Medical Aid waiting periods
New members applying to medical aid schemes need to understand that there is a waiting period before they may claim. They pay full contributions to the medical scheme during this waiting period, but...
Are employees and employers on the same page around new work models?
Recent research by Momentum Corporate shows how navigating the pandemic unified leadership teams, while employees have generally found their leaders to be caring and empathetic as they lead their...
The Delta Blues
The physical and metaphorical dust from the devastating looting in KZN and Gauteng is settling. Much has already been written about the causes and consequences, both of which are still uncertain,...
Adopt the mindset of an Olympic athlete
This National Savings Month we consider how a financial coach can help you align your goals and actions to achieve the financial success. Don’t put a limit on anything. The further you dream, the...
South Africans are not saving as much as they need to be, so what can be done?
Between lockdowns and reduced working hours, it's no surprise that the average South African is struggling to put away some savings. Saving is an undertaking with responsibility attached to it....
FOMO and your investments: A dangerous combination
FOMO (or Fear Of Missing Out) is more than just a cute acronym when it comes to your investments. The impact of FOMO can be severe, primarily because it’s driven by an emotional response to feeling...
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