South African investors are fixated on the rand exchange rate, so much so that our currency movements act as a barometer of our nation’s mood: when the rand is strong, happiness pervades, but if the rand depreciates, emotions head south at the same pace – or even faster.
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How to make your retirement savings last: Common myths debunked
There are many risks that need to be overcome to ensure that retirement savings last, says Shaun Duddy, including longevity, inflation and investment risk.
Making sure ‘bad timing’ doesn’t get the better of your investments
Making sure ‘bad timing’ doesn’t get the better of your investments
Do you need to rethink your offshore investment exposure?
Do you need to rethink your offshore investment exposure?
2018 Budget speech update
The Minister of Finance announced amendments to tax and other legislation that may affect investors. These changes come into effect on 1 March 2018, unless otherwise indicated.
Why a written investment plan is a good idea
If you have started saving or are about to start, a written investment plan can keep you on track.
The simple answers to investing
Is the very thought of planning a barrier for you when it comes to investing? Or are you guilty of over analysing and underacting?
How to maximise tax benefits before the end of the tax year
Carla Rossouw explains why this is a good time to take maximum advantage of the incentives the government has put in place to encourage us to save.
Investing offshore versus investing in offshore assets
Investing in international markets is an important diversification building block to investors’ portfolios.
Finding opportunity in the volatility
Market fluctuations are an expected and necessary part of investing. The important thing is to stick to your long-term investment plan.
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