7 Simple ways to save money

There is always a reason to start saving you just need one that resonates with you. Deciding when to start saving could make a huge difference in your financial future. Savings are defined as a portion of income that is not spent on current expenditures and put aside for when it's needed.

The power of compound interest on your savings

By understanding the effect and benefit of compound interest, you'll be able to earn a higher return on your savings and investments. 

New Analysis: Why ABSA killed SA's 3rd largest unit trust?

Absa's Money Market Fund, which was SA's third-largest unit trust and was worth R800 million at the time of its closure, has sparked a lot of speculation. Following the Money Market Fund's closure, the big question is:

2020 - forever remembered as the year of the pandemic.

Lessons learnt from our strategist Sandisiwe Yengeni

As the year draws to a close (thank goodness), I have found myself reflecting on what 2020 has done to my financial plans. I came into the year with big goals of saving, especially towards retirement, travelling, and making sure I build up that safety net for rainy days. I was doing quite well, then the pandemic hit, and my well-laid plans went out the window.