by dev@dotnews.co.za | Oct 31, 2024 | Saving & Investing
For many South Africans, the fact that the rand weakens over time against the dollar feels like the biggest reason for investing offshore. When you think that one dollar cost less than R7 in 2011 compared to over R17 today, it seems obvious that having money offshore...
by dev@dotnews.co.za | Oct 31, 2024 | Saving & Investing
“Life’s tragedy is that we get old too soon and wise too late.” (Benjamin Franklin) Born between 1997 and 2012, the youngsters of Gen Z are driving change in the investment world at lightning speed. Unlike the rest of us, they’re totally at home in a tech-driven...
by dev@dotnews.co.za | Oct 31, 2024 | Market Update
Stock markets took a breather in the second half of October in anticipation of the US elections. The S&P 500 flattened out in the second half of October, leaving it less than 1% higher for the month, while the SA All Share Index gained 0.5%. Both markets have,...
by dev@dotnews.co.za | Aug 30, 2024 | Financial Planning, Retirement Planning
“Home is not a place; it’s a feeling.” (Cecelia Ahern) Deciding whether to buy or rent your home may be one of the most important financial decisions you’ll ever make. Ultimately, the choice comes down to a combination of financial variables and personal factors,...
by dev@dotnews.co.za | Aug 30, 2024 | Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Saving & Investing
As your wheel of life turns, your financial needs, goals and focuses change. When you start working, you’re absorbed by accumulating assets. Later, as you near retirement, your focus shifts to wealth preservation. And eventually, when you’re settled and comfortable in...
