Before you spend money on a gift for a family member, take some time to find out what makes each member of your family feel loved.
Should you use a lump sum to pay off debt?
One of the more frequent questions people ask is whether or not to use a lump sum to pay off debt.
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Passive ETFs continue to outperform
The results of the latest Collective Investment Schemes Quarterly Performance Survey emphasise that passive ETFs continue to come...
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Listen: My Money, My Lifestyle
From how to protect yourself from SIM swops, to how to turn your finances around, Maya Fisher-French and Mapalo Makhu talk about...
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Understanding how unit trusts are priced
Allan Gray’s Ray Mhere explains how a unit trust is priced and what it means for you as an investor.
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This site is a collection of articles written by finance journalist Maya Fisher-French as well as other contributors. The aim of Maya on Money is to help you with those day-to-day money decisions related to South African finance matters. Articles cover all those areas that you need in order to manage your money effectively such as budgeting, saving, investing, banking and insurance. Feel free to engage with us and post your questions on the Forum.
If you have an elderly parent who has been paying towards a life or funeral policy for many years but can no longer afford the premiums, it may make sense to take over the policy payments if you are the beneficiary.
From how to invest in a cow, enjoying your money and why cash has been king, Maya Fisher-French and Mapalo Makhu talk about the articles making headlines in the Personal Finance section of City Press.
Using a credit card makes a lot of sense, as long as you have the self discipline to manage it properly.
Financial freedom means different things to different people. For some it might be about having no debt, while for others, it might be about having choices about what work you do or what age to retire.
It is not often I get really excited about a new investment opportunity, but I have to confess that I really like the Fedgroup Impact Farming concept.
From how to settle your balloon payment to whether to cash in your pension, Maya Fisher-French and Mapalo Makhu talk about the articles making headlines in the Personal Finance section of City Press.
If you want to reduce debt and increase savings in 2019, take some simple steps now to make it easier to reach your goals.
I have no doubt that without budgeting every month and maintaining strict financial discipline, our family would have become another credit statistic.
The tax exemption on South African expatriates is set to change on 1 March 2020, and will result in seriously increased tax liability for many South African who earn income overseas.