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HEDGE FUNDS: PROTECTING RETIREMENT FUND RETURNS
Personal Finance

HEDGE FUNDS: PROTECTING RETIREMENT FUND RETURNS

Although seen largely as risky and speculative, hedge funds act as an 'insurance policy' if used appropriately

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7 mins  |
November 2022
BITCOIN WHILE YOU BUY
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BITCOIN WHILE YOU BUY

What you need to know about crypto rewards

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3 mins  |
November 2022
FOUR SCENARIOS FOR A WORLD IN DISORDER
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FOUR SCENARIOS FOR A WORLD IN DISORDER

The world is a scary place right now, requiring cool heads and an understanding of the underlying dynamics

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7 mins  |
November 2022
RETIREMENT PLANNING: THINK TWICE, MOVE ONCE
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RETIREMENT PLANNING: THINK TWICE, MOVE ONCE

10 unexpected but crucial) considerations when choosing where to retire

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3 mins  |
November 2022
HOW MUCH HOME CAN YOU GET FOR YOUR MONEY?
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HOW MUCH HOME CAN YOU GET FOR YOUR MONEY?

Analysing the affordability of SA’s residential property market

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3 mins  |
November 2022
WHEN PERFORMANCE FEES PUNISH
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WHEN PERFORMANCE FEES PUNISH

Six nasty hidden pitfalls that hammer your investments

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5 mins  |
September 2022
WHEN YOUR TENANT ‘DOES A DUCK'
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WHEN YOUR TENANT ‘DOES A DUCK'

Tips for landlords when their tenant does a disappearing act

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2 mins  |
September 2022
ITRIX: THE OFFSHORE ‘HOLY GRAIL'?
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ITRIX: THE OFFSHORE ‘HOLY GRAIL'?

A cheap offshore investment scheme that legally bypasses exchange controls JULIUS COBBET

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5 mins  |
September 2022
RETIREMENT AND YOUR ‘SECOND WIND'
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RETIREMENT AND YOUR ‘SECOND WIND'

With improved healthcare and the trend towards healthier lifestyles, many people are living to a ripe old age. Make sure that your money lasts as long as you do.

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6 mins  |
September 2022
CELEBRATING THE 500th ISSUE OF PERSONAL FINANCE!
Personal Finance

CELEBRATING THE 500th ISSUE OF PERSONAL FINANCE!

Revisiting our illustrious past as we look forward to an exciting future

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4 mins  |
September 2022
DOES SWITCHING OFF YOUR GEYSER SAVE ELECTRICITY?
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DOES SWITCHING OFF YOUR GEYSER SAVE ELECTRICITY?

An electrical engineer says that this is a myth—and the Editor agrees with him

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5 mins  |
September 2022
ADVICE YOU (PROBABLY) DIDN'T GET AT SCHOOL
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ADVICE YOU (PROBABLY) DIDN'T GET AT SCHOOL

Ingredients for a successful career

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5 mins  |
September 2022
INVESTING IN AN INFLATIONARY WORLD
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INVESTING IN AN INFLATIONARY WORLD

Equity returns will be dampened, but are likely to still beat cash

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3 mins  |
August 2022
BANKS ARE STILL COLLECTING ON PRESCRIBED DEBTS
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BANKS ARE STILL COLLECTING ON PRESCRIBED DEBTS

Your bank may be going after debt that is no longer owed

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4 mins  |
August 2022
BRIBES, PENALTIES, AND FINES: DON'T EXPECT HELP FROM SARS
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BRIBES, PENALTIES, AND FINES: DON'T EXPECT HELP FROM SARS

Deductions are disallowed under Section 23(0)-but it's not quite cut and dried...

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5 mins  |
August 2022
An Ugly Word for an Ugly Situation
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An Ugly Word for an Ugly Situation

1970s-style stagflation is now playing on central bankers' minds

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4 mins  |
August 2022
SHOULD REGULATION BE WELCOMED?
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SHOULD REGULATION BE WELCOMED?

What do upcoming cryptocurrency regulations mean for your investment?

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3 mins  |
August 2022
NETWORKING ONLINE
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NETWORKING ONLINE

How to make professional connections remotely and why it matters

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4 mins  |
August 2022
CAPITAL GAINS TAX AND 'PERSONAL USE' ASSETS
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CAPITAL GAINS TAX AND 'PERSONAL USE' ASSETS

Is SARS' grubby paw out every time you sell something? The answer is no ... not always

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4 mins  |
July 2022
THE BENEFITS OF NEPOTISM
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THE BENEFITS OF NEPOTISM

Hiring friends and family might actually be good for business

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4 mins  |
July 2022
CREDIT WHERE IT'S DUE
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CREDIT WHERE IT'S DUE

Why a good credit score is so important, and how you can achieve it

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3 mins  |
July 2022
NFTS: ANOTHER FAD, OR A VIABLE INVESTMENT?
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NFTS: ANOTHER FAD, OR A VIABLE INVESTMENT?

Top brands like Prada are using them ... but should you invest, and what could go wrong?

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4 mins  |
July 2022
HOME LOAN FINANCING EXPLAINED
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HOME LOAN FINANCING EXPLAINED

Borrowing to build, renovate, extend, or buy off-plan

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7 mins  |
July 2022
COVID, CLIMATE CHANGE, UKRAINE
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COVID, CLIMATE CHANGE, UKRAINE

Three ways in which businesses can adapt their models to working in an age of crises

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4 mins  |
July 2022
THE IMPORTANCE OF SAVINGS
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THE IMPORTANCE OF SAVINGS

Become a successful saver, and start your journey to financial freedom today

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3 mins  |
June 2022
SHOP LIKE AN ACCOUNTANT!
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SHOP LIKE AN ACCOUNTANT!

Your list, a calculator, and a penchant for methodically stacking a shopping trolley will help you fight back against rising prices

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7 mins  |
June 2022
MICRO-SAVINGS: PROVIDING SOME CERTAINTY IN TOUGH TIMES
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MICRO-SAVINGS: PROVIDING SOME CERTAINTY IN TOUGH TIMES

Every cent counts

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3 mins  |
June 2022
GETTING MOVING WITH YOUR SEMIGRATION
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GETTING MOVING WITH YOUR SEMIGRATION

Tips to help you 'lift it and shift it' without breaking your back, or the bank

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3 mins  |
June 2022
BUSINESS GOES DIGITAL
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BUSINESS GOES DIGITAL

Technologies that businesses are using to adapt to a post-COVID world

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4 mins  |
June 2022
WHAT IS A ‘LIVING WAGE', AND HOW DO WE DEFINE IT?
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WHAT IS A ‘LIVING WAGE', AND HOW DO WE DEFINE IT?

There's a fine balance between paying fairly, preserving jobs, and maintaining economic competitiveness

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4 mins  |
May 2022