This tax workaround is closing soon
Treasury has set the clock running on section 42. Investors with concentrated shareholdings have until January 1 to act – or pay the tax…
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A vishing call is a product, not a conversation. The UK treats banks as accountable. South Africa still treats the customer as an authoriser…
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Why the urgent so often distracts from the important – and what a Himalayan trek revealed about how easily distraction can tip into danger…
Essential money talks before tying the knot
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Avoid buyer’s remorse: navigating the car-buying maze
A guide to avoiding the financial traps that come with buying a car, from balloon payments to dodgy dealers.…
The financial literacy myth: knowing isn’t doing
Two-thirds of South Africans say they’re financially literate, but only 13% have emergency savings. The gap between knowing and doing is the real problem.…
Why shame keeps South Africans stuck in debt
When money becomes tight, many people retreat in the belief they are alone in their struggle, which makes action far harder.…
Earning more won’t fix your finances. This will
The Franc wealth index surveyed nearly 4,000 South Africans. Its key finding: what you do with money matters far more than how much you…
Tie yourself to the mast – and invest better
Why an investing constitution – rules written while you’re calm – may be the most useful thing a private investor can do…
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