What really happens when you inherit money abroad
Losing a loved one is difficult enough, but when that loss results in an inheritance from another country, it can also bring unexpected legal,...
The 9 o’clock client: Why the future of protection advice may...
Financial advisers have always understood the importance of protection planning. We know that disability, critical illness, or death can derail even the strongest financial...
Navigating Gen Z’s always-on money habits
South Africa’s Generation Z is redefining the concept of financial wellness. Aged between 14 and 29, Gen Zs are the first generation to grow...
Why your retirement plan may not be ready for the generational...
The term ‘Sandwich Generation’ is widely used, it often understates the profound responsibility modern professionals carry by supporting both aging parents and adult children....
The first paycheque trap: How to outsmart lifestyle creep and build...
Landing your first job and watching that initial salary clear into your bank account is a satisfying milestone. After years of studying, budgeting on...
The financial stress test facing South Africa
Following the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) latest decision to hike the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7%, pushing the prime lending...
Why the youth are more financially vulnerable than they think
Risk vs reality: navigating financial planning in your young adulthood
According to Momentum Life Insurance's 2025 claims statistics, 62% of death claims among claimants under...
Financial squeeze makes it time to bust debt counselling myths
South African consumers are facing significant financial pressure amid a perfect storm of rising interest rates and inflation, driven by higher fuel, municipal tariffs,...
Debunking insurance myths young South Africans still believe
Young South Africans are more digitally connected and information-savvy than any generation before them. From personal finance creators on social media to instant access...
The biggest credit crisis in South Africa is not debt. It...
Every year, millions of credit applications are declined by the formal financial sector. Behind every declined application is a person trying to solve a...
Storm-proof your finances: 14 tips for disaster preparedness
South Africans are counting the cost of extreme weather after devastating storms, floods, winds, and even snowfall battered several provinces in recent weeks.
The Western...
From payslip to portfolio: Making your income work harder for you
For many South Africans, seeing their salary arrive in their bank accounts is accompanied by a sense of relief, even if only for a...
