In the face of the current explosion of scams reaching you through emails, sms’s and advertisements it is evident that many unsuspecting people are getting lured into webs leading to financial disaster. Scamming or phishing, as it is also called, is a plot aimed at...
In these tough times when households are under pressure to make ends meet, perhaps it time to have a closer look at loyalty programs to unlock some value to help get through. The more successful loyalty programs help you to change towards lifestyle behaviours which...
In these modern times there is a strong shift away from the traditional breadwinner to a more equitable contribution by both spouses towards the income in the household. In more and more cases, there is even a reversal to where the husband stays at home with the...
The annual Financial Planning Week kicks off on the 7th September. It aims to raise awareness of the importance of financial planning and how relevant it is to all South Africans. It’s an initiative from the Financial Planning Institute which has become a...
This week saw trillions wiped off global markets in a very short space of time as investors panicked over the developments in China. By the end of the week some stability was restored mainly in US but other markets, especially emerging ones, were left battered and...