The Seven Ways Tax can unlock ‘The Eighth Wonder of the World’: Compounding Interest Supplied Nobody enjoys paying tax, but since it’s our legal obligation, we may as well make the most of it by legitimately saving where we can.…
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The Top 15 investment terms
From ETF to IPO: The 15 investment terms confusing the internet Supplied by CMC Markets From ‘bear market’ to ‘dead cat bounce’, what do these mind-boggling terms actually mean? As global interest in the stock market continues to grow, with…
Tax Write-Offs for US Expats with Rental Property back home
Tax write-offs for US expats, in partnership with TFX. Written by Veronica Rhodes. Many US citizens living abroad keep their rental properties back home and either live off the rental income, or use it to fund investments. There are however a…
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5 Guidelines to Select the Right Tax-Free Savings Account
Opening a tax-free savings account (TFSA) should be the first port of call for any first-time investor, but how do you choose which TFSA is right for you? Wessel Brand, Portfolio Manager at Sygnia Asset Management, has the answer. Supplied…
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3 Reasons A Tax-Free Savings Account Should Be Your First Investment
Investing for the first time needn’t be scary or overwhelming, writes Wessel Brand, Portfolio Manager at Sygnia Asset Management, as long as you know the secrets to starting out right. Supplied (not sponsored) content You’ve made it beyond the ‘Salticrax…
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The Long-Term Value of ETFs
Remember the fable of The Tortoise and the Hare? The one where the arrogant hare thought that he could so easily outrun the tortoise that he decided to have a nap? The slow and steady tortoise just kept going and…
Universal branch codes
In the past we used to always have to know our individual bank branch code in order to receive payments from people. These days though all banks use a universal branch code which means that we just provide our account…
Inflation protection is all about future consumption
A guest post from Haydn at Perpetual Prudence on how generic inflation protection doesn’t work and shouldn’t be used. What you really need is protection against future consumption. Inflation Most people think about inflation in the wrong way They see…
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How to buy ethereum
So here I am as a mid 40-year old searching online for how to buy ethereum. But wait, how do I even spell it? It is "etherium" or "ethereum". (Apparently it's the latter, after another quick search. And the abbreviation…
Investment fees
Take a closer look at your investment fees. First appeared in City Press It’s always exciting to start a new investment as it gives us that feeling of empowerment and the sense that we’re taking charge of our finances, planning…
What are Blended Annuities?
Blended annuities – are they ‘just right’ for your retirement? A priority for South Africans approaching retirement should be to secure an income for life that at least covers essential monthly expenses (e.g. housing, food, water and electricity, transport, phone…
US expat tax filing
US expat tax filing, in partnership with TFX. Written by Veronica Rhodes. South Africa has recently enjoyed a reputation for diversity, prosperity, and stability in the continent. The country is often called the rainbow nation, and its multiethnic society encompasses…