Electricity… “Pay as you go”… the way to go….

Electricity… “Pay as you go”… the way to go….

The rising costs in tariffs, rates and taxes are a reality which households will have to face head on as there are no magic wands to wave to make them go away. We will have to get down to understanding theses expenses and how much they eat into our monthly incomes....
World Economic Forum… so what do we do?

World Economic Forum… so what do we do?

The recent World Economic Forum on Africa held in Cape Town has an important place for all countries on the continent. It aims to synergise the efforts of Africans to improve their economies. So how do we as South Africans benefit from this illustrious event? It...
The cost of raising a child….

The cost of raising a child….

Recent stats from the UK show that it costs the average British household GB 7 026 per year to raise a child from birth to 5 years old. That’s around R130 000 per annum. Research on South African middle income households show that it costs around R90 000 a year to...
The magical rule of 72

The magical rule of 72

Future value of your investment. If you want to know how quickly or slowly for that matter your money will double in value then simply divide the expected rate of return into 72. The result is the number of years it will take. For example: You invest R10 000 at an...
Moms… be careful not to give the kids too much on Mother’s Day…

Moms… be careful not to give the kids too much on Mother’s Day…

Mother’s day is all about being spoilt by the children and some mom’s will be so overwhelmed by the love and attention. Just in case you want to reciprocate, Mom’s… beware there are limitations. Be careful Mom’s not to give away your children’s inheritance too soon,...