Listen: How to make smart tax decisions

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In my latest podcast episode, I chat to tax expert Andre Bothma about the complexities of the South African tax system and how recent proposals could affect personal finances....

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Estate planning insights for the single mom

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As a single mom, planning for your child’s future is essential, especially if you’re not on good terms with the other parent. In this article, David Thomson, Senior Legal...

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In times of crisis, it’s worth taking a step back

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The last few weeks have been a rollercoaster ride as Trump’s policy decisions have given new meaning to uncertainty! The markets have not experienced this level of volatility since...

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Listen: Understand your long-term insurance

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For most of us, long-term insurance is one of our biggest assets, yet we spend very little time understanding it. Am I over-insured? Does my company provide life insurance...

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Another WhatsApp investment scam to watch out for

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Old Mutual is warning the public about a highly sophisticated investment scam currently circulating on social media and messaging platforms such as WhatsApp. The scam falsely uses the names...

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Starting your first job? A beginner’s guide to paying tax

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Starting your first job is a big deal. It comes with new responsibilities, formative learning curves, a regular paycheque, and, unfortunately – tax. Geo Kilian, tax attorney at Hobbs...

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GEPF explains how it calculated the pension increase

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The low 2.9% GEPF pension increase has created an outcry among GEPF pensioners. Many point out that the National Treasury used an annual inflation rate of 4.4% for the...

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Common exchange control misconceptions

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To avoid nasty surprises such as frozen bank accounts or getting stranded abroad, South African residents need to understand South Africa’s exchange control regulations. Well over 300 000 South Africans...

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Five financial conversations to have with your fiancé

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Amidst the excitement of wedding planning, it’s easy to overlook a crucial aspect of marriage: financial planning. Metropolitan Gauteng’s General Manager, Queen Malobane, urges couples to have open, practical...

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SARS specialised crypto unit cracks down on non-compliance

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SARS has unearthed a new source of tax revenue collection – cryptocurrency trading and investing! SARS has confirmed that it is able to receive information directly from local crypto...

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