Veritas Founder Barry O’Mahony was recently asked to discuss personal financial planning with a group of school leavers. According to Barry, he had to really think about what to say to them. Why? Well, typically, 18-year-olds – who are itching to set out into the world – would not find tax, risk or retirement planning particularly exciting. He thought he would come at it from a different angle … What does being wealthy really mean?
Ultimately, he wanted them to understand the importance of financial freedom … and how to achieve it.
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Enjoy It … While You Can !
Does my economic life change at the age of 75? Should I significantly increase my expenditure on travel or ticking-off my bucket list items up until then? This was the thread of a conversation we recently had with a client and have had with others, entering or already in this stage of their lives.
Beware of the Black Friday “Special” and Silly Season Spending
With Black Friday tomorrow and the Festive Season around the corner, advertisers and brands are having a field-day inundating us with ‘hot’ deals and ‘not-to-be-missed’ specials. But are they really that? Rick Briers-Danks shares his thoughts about the real costs of Black Friday
Shining a light on an unsung hero
We wanted to create a series of articles about inspirational South Africans – some of whom you may even know. Individuals who have made a massive difference and imprinted themselves on other people’s journeys. These are stories that we would like to share with you, starting with Johan Schlebusch. Johan was someone who was close to everyone at Veritas Wealth and very sadly, passed away recently. This is part inspirational story, part eulogy.
What we can and can’t control
In the past couple of years we have lived through numerous crises: Cape Town’s Day Zero water disaster, the Covid-19 pandemic, the unrest in July 2021 and our country’s ongoing power challenges. Then, just as we all thought we were seeing some light at the end of the coronavirus tunnel, Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops to invade Ukraine. In the midst of this new tragedy and its knock-on effects, there are some very important questions we need to be asking ourselves.
To Buy or Not to Buy
Adults are often expected to agree on the best financial advice. But, on a recent holiday with friends, Veritas co-founder Rick Briers-Danks discovered contrasting opinions on buying versus renting. Traditional views are being challenged by a rapidly changing world where the property market is in a state of flux, and potential homeowners enjoy far greater options.