Habit stacking: The simple daily strategy to boost financial success

Ronewa Jessica Mashamba|Published

'It’s not what you do once a year that will change your life, but what you do every day'. That was the message from bestselling author Robin Sharma at Momentum’s ...

Your investment and retirement questions answered

Sponsored Content|Published

Send your queries and questions to personalfinance@inl. co. za. This month’s questions answered by PSG Wealth

Book Review: The Ultimate Guide to Retirement

Staff Reporter|Published

Former Personal Finance Editor Bruce Cameron and former Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa’s (FPI) Financial Planner of the Year, Wouter Fourie, have ...

Book Review and Give away: Pensions for Palookas

Martin Hesse|Published

There have been some good books published in the last few years on the subject of retirement: saving for retirement in your working years and then living off your ...

Five steps to safeguard against personal losses

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Reducing your insurance cover or cancelling your policy to improve cash flow may seem cost-effective now, but not when the time comes that you need to claim.

What you need to know if you are a freelancer and wanting to buy a house

IOL Reporter|Published

Freelancers, those working on commission or sourcing their income from gigs, and many other independent earners, often find themselves facing a brick wall when applying ...

Tips on how to start a conversation about life covers with loved ones

Staff Reporter|Published

Abulela Gazi, Executive Head of Client and Business Solutions from Metropolitan shares some tips on starting the conversation about life cover with your loved ones. ...

Metropolitan launches campaign to equip consumers to level up their financial game

Staff Reporter|Published

The campaign aims to reduce the anxiety associated with money so that consumers can level up their financial game and start the year stronger. Photographer: Nadine ...

Here are tips to ensure that you spend an insurance payout wisely

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There have been many instances where people have received large sums of money from an insurance payout and have blown it all unwisely.

Planning to fail: 4 reasons why young people need to stay insured, even when times are tough

Opinion|Published

Instead of setting yourself up to fail by cancelling your insurance, remind yourself why it is important to stay insured when times are tough.

Consumer alert: Don’t allow Black Friday purchases to push your debt over the edge

Opinion|Published

Stand firm and don’t get tricked by various marketing gimmicks luring you into buying something you don’t actually need.

Thinking of tying the knot? This is how marriage contracts affect home ownership

Vernon Pillay|Published

There are several marital systems recognised by the South African Deeds Office, each of which will influence the property transactions in different ways.

A good credit score will help buy that first home

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Record low prime interest rate of 7% means many who were renting can afford to invest

Drawing up a will ensures that your last wishes are honoured

Opinion|Published

A will is a ‘living document’ that should be checked and changed whenever a major change occurs in your life

If you’re trading you need to develop an online trading mindset

Opinion|Published

Successful trading requires a certain aptitude and skill to achieve long-term gains, including an understanding of the psychological elements involved and having ...

61% of South Africans say they are still negatively affected by Covid ‒ here are 4 tips to help

Vernon Pillay|Published

It’s no secret that South Africans are struggling financially right now. According to TransUnion’s latest Consumer Pulse Survey, six in 10 consumers (61%) say their ...

Here are a few financial mistakes small businesses can avoid ahead of the holiday season

Opinion|Published

The stakes are high for small South African businesses following the challenges in the last 18 months, which now includes a potential risk of a fourth wave of Covid-19 ...

Property firm encourages women to run community housing schemes

Vernon Pillay|Published

Free courses to empower women in the housing developments in which they live.

Here is a savings plan especially for single moms

Vernon Pillay|Published

Life’s not easy for anyone, but it can be extra tough for single moms - especially when it comes to navigating their family’s finances.