Persistent weakness in our economy is cause for concern and many investors are likely to become tired of being told to be patient, look to the long term, remain cool, calm and collected. So, what should investors make of all this? We take a look at what’s going on behind all the daunting headlines.
Read MoreAs the silly season rapidly approaches, stores are already filled with Christmas goodies (in October, really?). Many of us may be wondering how we’re going to survive the next two months without overspending, overeating or drowning in too much debt (or aperitifs). So how do we resist all this seemingly endless temptation? And what coping strategies can we use?
Read MoreIs investment in residential property all that it is often cracked up to be? Investment specialists Fundhouse has undertaken a comprehensive analysis of the South African residential property market and come up with some sobering conclusions.
Read MoreSo, you’ve got your future covered. You have a financial plan with a pension scheme and retirement annuities; you have insurance policies; medical aid and gap cover; a living will; a healthy spread of investments in property, and the income to pay for it all. So you have everything covered, right? Or is something missing? What haven’t you considered?
Read MoreThe rise in populism in our country, reflected in the EFF-driven land expropriation without compensation and Reserve Bank nationalisation agenda, is uncharacteristic to South Africa. Populism, however, is surging globally, particularly in the Western world. Much has been written about this and we recently came across a graphic representation, which has helped us to better understand why this is happening.
Read More“It’s not that we’re dumb. We’re wired to avoid pain and pursue pleasure and security. It feels right to sell when everyone around us is scared and buy when everyone feels great. It may feel right-but it’s not rational.” US financial planner Carl Richards, calls the distance between what we should do and what we actually do when it comes to managing our money, the ‘Behaviour Gap’.
Read MoreFollowers of Radical Economic Transformation in South Africa may be interested to learn more about what is happening in Ireland. We’ve recently returned from Ireland where we witnessed radical economic transformation in action from a completely different angle.
Read MoreMany people we see do not have a Will in place. Most people own something, whether it’s a house, a car or even a valuable piece of jewellery. If you don’t want the State to decide where your assets go when you die or, who will be in charge of your children and funds owed to them, then you need to draw up a Will.
Read MoreSome investors might find it interesting that South Africa has been one of the world’s best performing stock markets for nearly 100 years, despite underperforming inflation for the last three years. So, what makes us so special, and could we realistically expect this to continue? Picking up from a recent article by Fundhouse, we look at some of the opportunities and what needs to happen to realise South Africa’s potential.
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