Ep 11: Financial planning and investment

Lisa Hudson-Peacock, CFP® of Southwood Financial Planning shares her knowledge on the question below. - What is the value add of using a professional financial...

Debt Consolidation Loan vs Consolidating Debt via Debt Review

“Many consumers don’t necessarily know the difference between a consolidation loan and consolidating debt through debt review,” says Matthys Potgieter, spokesperson and debt expert...
Five rental property buying mistakes to avoid

Five rental property buying mistakes to avoid

Once you have done research and made up your mind about going for high rental yields instead of high capital growth properties, the next...
Should you pay off your home loan early?

Should you pay off your home loan early?

With Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) having revealed that a majority of consumers have settled their bonds, many home owners will be anticipating the prospects...

Five Financial Habits of a Debt-Free Consumer

Are your friends or colleagues regularly complaining about their finances - having more month by the end of their money? Not to mention hearing...
Get your free will

Get your free will

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has called on members of the public to participate in National Wills Week. The aim of the initiative...

Rebuilding Your Financial House

A house usually reflects a physical building – full of structure, foundation and extra fixtures to make it suitable for its function. If you...
Does paying R100 extra on your bond matter?

Does paying R100 extra on your bond matter?

The substantial amount of debt owed on a home loan can often startle consumers making it seem pointless to pay anything extra, as it...

When Debt Is Frightful, Nothing Is Delightful

Jane’s daughter got severely ill during 2015… And because of this unexpected turn of events, she was constantly on and off at work. It almost caused...
What to consider when switching your home loan

What to consider when switching your home loan

If you ever find yourself pondering the prospect of switching your home loan to another bank, it is essential that you do your homework. Stanley...
Pros and Cons of a joint home loan

Pros and Cons of a joint home loan

At some stage in life everyone aspires to have a home of their own, but circumstances such as not earning enough income to qualify...

5 Tips to Stay Young, Happy and Financially Free

Are you a young, twenty-something individual, relatively fresh out of high school, college or university kick-starting your career? This new chapter in your life...