The Power of Compounding: Unlock the Potential of Your Investments

The Power of Compounding: Unlock the Potential of Your Investments

So if you were offered R3 million on the 1st of this month or 1 cent which doubled every day for the whole of the month which option would you take? Well, if you could delay your gratification for 31 days you will end up with a staggering R10,7 million! Extraordinary...
The Benefits of Renting Amid Economic Uncertainty

The Benefits of Renting Amid Economic Uncertainty

In times of economic uncertainty characterised by high inflation, rising interest rates, and an unpredictable future, renting a property has emerged as a favourable alternative to buying. While homeownership has long been hailed as a symbol of stability, renting...
Your bond repayment just went up again this week

Your bond repayment just went up again this week

As interest rates continue to rise, homeowners with mortgage bonds may find themselves facing increased financial pressure. The recent increase this week by another 0,5% takes the prime lending rate generally charged to bondholders to 11,75%. The rate was at an...
Sell in May then go away…. probably more apt now than ever!

Sell in May then go away…. probably more apt now than ever!

“Sell in May and go away” is an investment adage that suggests that investors should sell their stocks in May and reinvest them in November, as the period between May and November is typically associated with lower returns in the stock market. Historical data have...