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Makate’s ‘Please call me’: When R47m isn’t enough
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Is the AI frenzy today’s new dot-com moment?
Soaring valuations and investor euphoria echo the dot-com era, but stronger foundations could make today’s AI bubble far more enduring…
ETFs are bringing sexy back
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The five myths of exchange traded funds
‘All ETFs are passive index trackers’ and other misguided views ……
Why consensus investing is usually wrong
Consensus investing still fails. Lessons from a legendary investor on patience, fear and quality reveal why most underperform by following the crowd…
The Art of Spending Money: Morgan Housel
A lot of spending makes no sense until you peel back the layers of someone’s personality to identify what they’re trying to accomplish.…
Juggling jobs without dropping the tax ball
More South Africans are taking on side hustles to make ends meet. But while the additional income is welcome, it comes with additional responsibilities…
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