Unit Trusts… the centre of the financial universe

Unit Trusts… the centre of the financial universe

What are they? You get to invest for as little as a few hundred rand into a large investment pool which is managed by a fund manager according to a specific objective. The investment is priced in units (hence the name) based on the value of the fund. There are around...
Understanding inflation with the Rule of 72

Understanding inflation with the Rule of 72

The magical number 72 in the financial world can help you to get a better understanding of the value of your money into the future. 72 can be used in a very easy way to establish values in the future with extraordinary accuracy. Inflation is a measurement of the...
3 ideas for a better tax return

3 ideas for a better tax return

Filing season opened on the 1st July 2018 and it’s too late to do anything about last the tax year. You are on top of your tax return when you know before you complete the return what to expect. Tax planning should take full advantage of all options before the end of...
Can you survive your own personal BREXIT!

Can you survive your own personal BREXIT!

It’s all about economic independence. Britain being able to sustain a standard of living for all citizens on it’s own without depending on the European Union. It boils down to Britain being able to grow (GDP) on it’s own which will enable it to generate enough income...