Listen: How to select the right annuity income for your needs

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We all spend a lot of time thinking about how much we should be saving for retirement, and what the best strategy is for those investments. But we often...

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New credit penalties for maintenance missers

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Parents who miss maintenance payments may soon find their access to credit affected. Ayanda Ndimande, Head of Business Development at Sanlam Credit Solutions, takes a closer look at new...

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Taxing us via inflation

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Last week was a very strange time to be a financial journalist. Journalists are usually given a copy of the budget before the Finance Minister tables it in Parliament....

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Are you due to make a provisional tax payment?

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With the tax year-end only a few days away, provisional taxpayers must remember to make their second provisional tax payment. Danielle Luwes, Tax Director at Hobbs Sinclair Advisory, explains...

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Simplifying the investment process

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One of the most common question I receive is, “Where do I start investing?” With this in mind, I recently interviewed Adrian Hope-Bailie, founder of Fynbos Money, about this...

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Tax avoiders beware: AI is coming for you

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Attila Kadikoy, Managing Partner at Levantine & Co, warns wealthy individuals that tax authorities are increasingly adopting AI to help identify tax evasion. Many investors consider tax as a...

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Will a salary increase leave you worse off?

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Who wouldn’t love a salary increase of over 5% this year? Most employees would be happy with a raise that keeps up with inflation. But in 2025, even an...

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Household food basket cost more in March with VAT increase looming

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The VAT increase and more zero-rated food items in the household food basket have not been approved yet.

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Godongwana’s revenge on taxpayers

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Proposals in the new 2025 budget increase tax on the salaries of the middle class, and Vat will also still increase.

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Five habits that make your car worth less when you sell it

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‘A minor scratch can lead to rust or corrosion, decreasing the car’s value and increasing repair costs.’

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