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Video: Investing in bitcoin

Apr 6, 2021

Whenever we see a surge in the price of bitcoin, I get a lot of queries from people asking how they can invest. The problem is that people are lured by the prospect of high returns rather than actually understanding what they are investing in. A sure way of telling...

Listen: Investigating crypto scams

Apr 1, 2021

In this My Money, My Lifestyle podcast we delve into the world of crypto scams which seem to be mushrooming everywhere, despite repeated warnings from our authorities. How do these crypto scams work? How do people get lured into parting with their hard-earned cash?...

FSCA issues crypto health warning

Mar 25, 2021

The FSCA wants to warn the public that if something goes wrong with your crypto investment, you are not likely to get your money back and will have no recourse against anyone. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has noted with concern the increasing volume...

Video: Tax-free savings

Mar 24, 2021

Do you know how much tax you save by investing in a tax-free savings account? Sanlam Investments did the maths and found that you can save hundreds of thousands of rands. So why pay tax when you can make money? To recap: you can invest up to R36 000 a year into a...

Listen: Talking to your children about money

Mar 15, 2021

How do you teach your children to manage money? It starts at home, says 13-year-old Alidzulwi Tshikosi, author of Not being authentic can be costly - a warning tale of a young man who uses credit to live beyond his means and which ultimately destroys his...

Listen: How to select the right ETF in this crazy market

Feb 19, 2021

In this podcast, @Satrix_SA Chief Investment Officer, Kingsley Williams joins Maya Fisher-French (@mayaonmoney) to provide some guidelines around selecting the right ETF for your needs. He also gives us some perspective on the investment landscape for 2021. How do we...

How much tax will a TFSA save you?

Feb 9, 2021

You could save hundreds of thousands of rands in tax, according to Sanlam Investments. In 2015 National Treasury introduced the tax-free savings account (TFSA) to reignite a savings culture among South Africans. Designed to encourage long-term savings while giving you...

Listen: Pros and cons of debt counselling

Feb 5, 2021

For many people COVID has had a major financial impact and some may be considering entering debt review. In this podcast Maya (@mayaonmoney) speaks to David O’Brien of debt counselling firm Meerkat to explain how debt counselling works and how to choose a good debt...

How to pay less tax using Section 12J

Jan 28, 2021

By Zane De Decker, MD Flyt Property Investment. Did you know that an investment made into a Section 12J registered fund qualifies for a 100% tax refund? What that means, in simple terms, is that 100% of what you invest is deducted from your taxable income by SARS via...

What is the tax benefit of an RA?

Jan 21, 2021

A reader asked: “I am 38 years old and I am not happy with the returns on my Retirement Annuity (RA). I am considering scaling down my monthly contributions and rather investing the money offshore myself through a stockbroker. What are the tax differences once I reach...

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