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Are unit trusts a good investment?

Are unit trusts a good investment?

7 March 2022

Without a background in finance, it’s difficult to decide where best to invest your savings. For this reason, many South Africans choose to rely on a fund manager to make the right decisions for them.

The real tax benefits of retirement annuities

The real tax benefits of retirement annuities

25 January 2022

We all know that having a retirement annuity (RA) helps us to retire comfortably and with dignity. But what many people miss are the tax benefits that are linked to an RA.

Choose the right savings vehicle for your future home

Choose the right savings vehicle for your future home

12 January 2022

Buying a home is one of the largest purchases you might make, and you need to make sure you save for it in the most practical and cost-effective way. We find out which savings vehicle you should make use of.

Should you buy property with friends?

Should you buy property with friends?

27 December 2021

It’s becoming more common for long-term friends to invest in property together. We consider the perks of setting up a “property club” with your friends, and we find out what you should consider before doing this.

Save for retirement or settle credit card debt?

Save for retirement or settle credit card debt?

23 December 2021

If you’re working with a restricted budget, it may be difficult to decide between contributing towards your retirement savings or settling a portion of your debt. We have a look at how you should handle this.

What are the risks of investing in the Money Market?

What are the risks of investing in the Money Market?

11 November 2021

What is the Money Market? And should you invest in it? We found out the answers.

The costs and steps involved in transferring the title of a property

The costs and steps involved in transferring the title of a property

8 November 2021

Perhaps you’re selling your family home, or maybe you’re looking for a house to make your home. In either case, you need to understand the ins and outs of transferring the title of a property.

7 Offshore investment questions to ask

7 Offshore investment questions to ask

2 November 2021

There are ramifications attached to offshore investments. We spoke to an expert to help you decide whether they're for you.

Why you should keep your home for at least five years

Why you should keep your home for at least five years

6 October 2021

You spent months searching for the ideal house, and then bought it. But when you have to sell, what's considered too soon?

FNB’s fee-free youth account

FNB’s fee-free youth account

26 August 2021

Read more about the FNBy account, which is available to anyone aged 24 years or under.

“Wrap fund” unit trusts – what are they about?

“Wrap fund” unit trusts – what are they about?

16 August 2021

You may be surprised to find out that a wrap fund isn’t a fund at all. It’s often mentioned alongside unit trusts and investment managers might refer to it when discussing your portfolio.

The 4 main asset classes in South Africa

The 4 main asset classes in South Africa

10 August 2021

Investment terms are often thrown around without any explanation as to what they actually mean.  The term “asset classes” is a case in point.

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