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The top four mistakes to avoid when saving for education

By Saleem Sonday on 17 Jan 2020

Reading time: 4 mins

As parents, we all want the best for our children, and this often includes being able to give them the best education that we can afford. In the journey to...

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How not to break the bank this festive season

By Lettie Mzwinila on 22 Nov 2019

Reading time: 5 mins

The end of 2019 is fast approaching and with many looking forward to downtime during the festive season, this shouldn’t mean breaking the bank, according to...

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Spring is here, it’s time to spring clean your finances

By Lettie Mzwinila on 25 Sep 2019

Reading time: 4 mins

The year is flying by, but don’t let it pass without taking stock of your financial decisions, writes Lettie Mzwinila.

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How poker taught me to make better decisions

By Maria Konnikova on 30 Jul 2019

Reading time: 7 mins

Psychologist, bestselling author and professional poker player, Maria Konnikova, recently inspired delegates at the Allan Gray Investment Summit 2019 to make...

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Can you save more?

By Lettie Mzwinila on 26 Jul 2019

Reading time: 4 mins

Whether you are just doing a regular check up on your long-term investments or evaluating your monthly savings plan, it is a good idea to review your financi...

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Retirement planning in reality

By Leaveil Des Fountain on 24 Jul 2019

Reading time: 9 mins

To truly break the cycle of poverty and start creating generational wealth, young working professionals need to prioritise saving for retirement. Leaveil Des...

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How to get into the habit of saving this Savings Month

By Lettie Mzwinila on 18 Jul 2019

Reading time: 7 mins

If you have tried to kick the sugar habit and eat only healthy food, or give up cigarettes and replace the habit with going to the gym, you can probably atte...

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Steps to improve your investment decision making

By Didintle Mokonoto on 17 Jul 2019

Reading time: 7 mins

Deterred by the large number of investment options available, many would-be investors fail to make the most important decision: the decision to start. Becomi...

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Can you live your best life and save for the long term?

By Noluyolo Betela on 10 Jun 2019

Reading time: 7 mins

Here’s something you don’t often hear about millennials: We are better money savers than our elders, but does that translate into long-term wealth?

Insights categories - Retirement

The ultimate human race

By Belinda Carbutt on 31 May 2019

Reading time: 7 mins

As investors there is a lot we can learn from marathon runners that can assist us with our own “ultimate human race” – the challenge of retiring financially...

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How to approach your finances this festive season

By Lettie Mzwinila on 05 Dec 2018

Reading time: 5 mins

In the hive of festive activity, it’s easy to forget your financial goals and spend more than you planned. Next thing you know, it’s the New Year and the lon...

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How to make better investment decisions in 2018

By Lettie Mzwinila on 08 Jan 2018

Reading time: 3 mins

Investment experts, economists and industries are more prone to making predictions during the New Year, given the renewed sense of focus and excited...

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Five tough financial decisions you may have to make… And why they are worth it

By Thandi Ngwane on 30 Nov 2015

Reading time: 4 mins

Money decisions are never easy and often come down to personal circumstance and choice. If you are lucky enough to get a bonus or a 13 th cheque, should you...

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