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Forecasting is tough – but with Trump it’s almost impossible

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Forecasting economic and market variables is inherently difficult. Forecasting is tough. Research suggests that only 23% of professional forecasts prove accurate. Add in US policy uncertainty - President Trump signed a flurry of executive orders on his first day in office. As a result, predicting the outlook for the global economy becomes even more challenging than usual.

Successful retirement savings despite high living costs

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The economic reality in South Africa today leaves many middle-class households grappling with mounting expenses. They also face dwindling disposable income, which makes successful retirement savings increasingly difficult. In addition, there is a persistent inability to save for retirement.

Real education costs and online import duties

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The vidcast dives into the real cost of education. We dig into the costs associated with various stages of the educational journey and reflect on both public and private educational costs. We focus on the value of the education and whether or not the cost justifies the potential return.

Navigate retirement with confidence

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Imagine you’re on a highway with guardrails providing a safety barrier that keeps you from going off course. These guardrails guide you safely to your destination. However, when you reach retirement, the guardrails come off, leaving you uncertain. Which direction should you take to ensure the rest of your journey is safe?

Estate plans and advice – financial doctors prescribe regular checks

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When discussing the value of the financial profession, financial advisers are often compared to medical doctors and are sometimes even called ‘financial doctors’. The reason behind this is that financial advisers look after the financial challenges of clients in much the same way that doctors look after the health issues of patients. This is not a perfect analogy, but there are certainly some comparisons to be drawn.

Foreign tax credits and rebates – taxpayer treat or trap?

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In an exciting recent development, National Treasury published a set of draft Tax and Revenue Law Amendment Bills, together with accompanying Explanatory Memorandums thereto, for public comment. These draft bills contained a host of robust proposed changes to tighten certain loopholes and inconsistencies in South Africa’s tax laws.

Why women are better investors than men

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Despite great strides being made towards shaping a more diverse and equitable future for the world of investment, many women still underestimate their abilities. A growing body of research, however, suggests that women’s natural traits may in fact put them at a significant advantage compared to their male counterparts.

Behavioural finance insights – why women are better investors

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The renowned behavioural finance research duo, Barber and Odean, published a paper in 2001 entitled Boys will be boys that ruffled a few feathers. The duo studied and reported on the performance difference males versus females generated on their investments. Not only did they find a statistically significant difference in favour of women, but they also found that men had better investment performance in the mere presence of women.

An in-depth look at luxury stocks, gender retirement gap and Transnet’s...

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This vidcast takes an in-depth look at luxury stocks, luxury brands, and the investment case that exists for the market locally and globally. We highlight any preferred investment opportunities identified by our community and peers and share thoughts and opinions on those. Important developments and consumer awareness conversations are also covered.

BOOK REVIEW | No Worries

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No Worries shows how anyone can live a stress-free financial life and build wealth for the long term. This is not about millions of tiny decisions that drain the joy from life, like skipping daily coffee to save a few bucks. And it’s not simply about having more money.

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