In the latest episode of “Life Behind the Numbers”, a Discovery Life podcast series, I am joined by Discovery Life Deputy Chief Executive Gareth Friedlander and Chief Medical Officer Dr Maritha van der Walt, to discuss the significant impact that...
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Rate cuts: What can we expect over the coming year?
Optimism for rate cuts varies between banks, but don’t expect a rate cut windfall. The aggressive rate increases since November 2021 have brought significant financial stress to consumers, especially those with large asset-based loans such as...
GEPF: How savings pot withdrawals affect your retirement
This is the third video in a four-part educational series on the two-pot retirement system for GEPF members. Watch the first video here and the second video here. This video and article look at things to consider before you withdraw your pension...
Listen: Smart strategies to manage your debt
Many South Africans are drowning in debt, with rising interest rates and inflation exacerbating the situation. If you are struggling to meet your debt repayments, we are here to offer practical solutions and insights to help you regain control of...
Are women really better investors than men?
Paul Nixon, head of behavioural finance at Momentum Investments Group, looks at the question of whether women are better investors than men, through a behavioural finance lens. The renowned behavioural finance research duo, Barber and Odean,...
GEPF: What happens if you resign after 1 September 2024?
This is the second video in a four-part educational series on the two-pot retirement system for GEPF members. Watch the first video here. When the two-pot retirement system is introduced on 1 September, one-third of future pensionable service will...
The two-pot system will improve retirement outcomes
While there are many fears around the imminent introduction of the two-pot system for retirement funds, members of these funds will be significantly better off due to the changes. Firstly, you will have access to your retirement funds without...
Understanding the two-pot retirement system for GEPF members
This is a four-part educational series on the two-pot retirement system for GEPF members. Over the next four weeks the various aspects of the two-pot retirement system will be unpacked, and members’ questions will be answered. On 1 September 2024...
Listen: Using credit responsibly
This fourth episode of the Santam Insure your Future Money Bootcamp is all about using credit responsibly. It provides insights into budgeting, borrowing, and understanding the fine line between good and bad debt. I’m again joined by Mapalo Makhu...
The dark world of insurance fraud
Murder for insurance is not that common, but insurance fraud comes in many different forms. Anyone who doubts that insurance companies pay out on death claims, should read Killer Cop, the Rosemary Ndlovu story. Over a period of six years, she had...
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Are you paying advice fees but not getting ongoing financial advice?
If you have an investment policy or product, the adviser who sold you that product is most likely receiving ongoing advice fees or commission. These fees are deducted from your investment returns, and you should be receiving ongoing service from that adviser. Yet many...
Listen: The Dollar Life Plan: Diversifying with dollar-based life cover
While most of us are aware of the importance of diversifying our investments globally, we don’t often think about diversifying our risk cover. Taking out life cover in US dollars is one way to leave a legacy in a hard currency that should maintain its value. In the...
Savings pot withdrawal minimum may disappoint many
With less than two months to go before the new two-pot retirement system is implemented, you may be disappointed to realise you are unable to immediately withdraw money from your savings pot. Many employees are banking on being able to withdraw some money from their...
How does the interest-free period on your credit card work?
Most credit card companies try and hook you by saying that they give you 55 days interest free on your purchases. In fact, most credit card holders don’t get any interest-free period on their credit cards. This is because if you don’t pay your card in full on due...
Listen: Navigating the financial maze of buying a home or car
Buying a home or a car is one of the most significant financial decisions you'll ever make. It can be an exciting journey, filled with dreams of new beginnings and the thrill of ownership. But, as our latest podcast episode reveals, it’s also fraught with hidden costs...
Investment opportunities punted via social media are scams
Reputable and regulated financial services providers will never sell investments via a WhatsApp group, Telegram, a social media platform, email, or an unsolicited random phone call, so you can be sure that investment opportunities punted via social media are scams. As...
Listen: Navigating tax season 2024
SARS has announced that tax season 2024 will open on 15 July. In order to ensure a smooth (and possibly rewarding) tax-filing process, it's crucial to understand the complexities of your tax return and how to maximise any tax breaks that you may qualify for. Joining...
Is the Discovery home loan a good deal?
The Discovery home loan is the latest product from the financial giant, offering an interest-rate discount to qualifying clients. But is it worth switching? Discovery Bank recently launched its home loan offering, which is a joint venture with SA Home Loans. As usual...
Make your first paycheque count
If you can start to manage your money responsibly as a student or new job entrant, you will be able to start to build long-term wealth. The key to wealth is not how much you earn, but how much you spend. Brenda wanted some advice on how to manage her money. She is...
Avoiding the behavioral pitfalls of Bitcoin
By Paul Nixon, head of behavioral finance at Momentum Investments Love it or hate it, Bitcoin appears to be here to stay. Having attracted over a trillion dollars of investment, this article is less about the merits of investing in Bitcoin and more about how to avoid...