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96-month vehicle finance … welcome to repayment hell

16 Sep 2024 /  Moneyweb
We’re now in the era of 30-year home loans and four-year smartphone contracts.
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Is it possible to become a millionaire on an average SA salary?

13 Sep 2024 /  Ciaran Ryan
Yes, you can. How quickly you hit that target depends on the route you take.
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FirstRand sees higher debt review activity, even among those not in arrears

13 Sep 2024 /  Liesl Peyper
The increase in its retail debt counselling portfolio means potentially higher default rates that could hurt its credit loss ratio.

Sanlam expects ‘modest’ two-pot outflows

6 Sep 2024 /  Adriaan Kruger
But insurer sees improved asset accumulation in the long term through increased preservation.
READER QUESTION
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Is it advisable to shop around for retirement advice?

3 Sep 2024 /  Marius Fenwick
It is, but what you should shop around for may not be what you intend to shop for …
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Empowering SA’s women through financial independence and security

31 Aug 2024 /  Babalwa Nonkenge
The reality is that simply having a bank account does not equate to financial autonomy or security.
READER QUESTION

How can we ensure our Australian child can access their portion of our living annuity?

30 Aug 2024 /  Suzean Haumann
There are three options, with one being preferable …
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Mountain biking and financial planning: both require stamina and a coach

26 Aug 2024 /  Ciaran Ryan
Ingrid Avidon, official trainer for the go2berg, and Henno Senekal, distribution marketing manager at Old Mutual Personal Finance, explain that the longer you commit to your final goal, the better the end result.
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Two-pot: Are funds accumulated in my provident fund since 2005 vested or not?

22 Aug 2024 /  Nelis Brink
And will I be able to access the money as cash before I buy an annuity?
READER QUESTION
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How should I use my retention bonus: pay off car, invest, or add to my bond?

21 Aug 2024 /  Jonathan Theunissen
Here's why paying off your car loan may be the best choice – and how to strategise after that.
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Two-pot: Stay the course with your investment strategy

21 Aug 2024 /  Liesl Peyper
An allocation to shorter-term, low-risk assets could reduce the real returns of your retirement money significantly.
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Consumers should not trust their financial advisors ‘absolutely’ – Fais Ombud

16 Aug 2024 /  Roy Cokayne
Should consider their advice in much the same way they consider the advice of a used car salesman.
READER QUESTON

Should I halt contributions to my funds or resign to avoid two-pot?

14 Aug 2024 /  Nelis Brink
Both are options, but they have long-term effects that you need to consider before deciding. Here are a few …
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The key to successfully transferring wealth between generations

14 Aug 2024 / 
Despite access to significant resources, one of the most common financial missteps by wealthy and high-net-worth individuals and families is to delay discussions about succession planning

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