Tag: wealth
Family Business – can you unlock the dynamics of tradition, innovation...
It is widely known that business families are currently experiencing the largest wealth transfer in recent history, with over $84 trillion being transferred from...
29% of high-income emerging South Africans lack emergency savings
South Africa’s tough economic conditions have left many consumers struggling to build emergency cash savings. According to our data, more than half (52%) of entry level private banking clients have less than one month of their salary saved in immediately accessible cash savings available, to use in the event of unforeseen circumstances such as retrenchments or urgent medical procedures.
Building wealth – your plan to achieve financial freedom
No matter how much you love your job, financial freedom should be your ultimate goal. For those unfamiliar with the term, financial freedom can best be understood as a state where individuals or households have enough financial resources to cover their living expenses without having to depend on work to maintain their standard of living.
More than bricks & mortar – the versatility of property investment
For most people, purchasing a home represents the largest investment they will ever undertake, and carries emotional significance as a symbol of stability, security, and achievement. Property can offer much more than just a place to live – and it can also be a powerful investment vehicle capable of generating wealth, providing liquidity, enhancing cash flow, and diversifying one's portfolio.
The faded rainbow – 30 Years into South Africa’s democracy
Three decades into our constitutional democracy, the remnants of our dark past continue to lurk in the layered echelons of our unequal society. In commemoration of Freedom Day, we are reminded that though blood was shed and sacrifices were made to attain this freedom, not all South Africans are privy to its gains. Many South Africans are politically free yet economically poor.
BOOK REVIEW | Pathfinders
From “The Godfather of Financial Independence”, a follow-up to his international bestselling personal finance sensation The Simple Path to Wealth! Pathfinders brings together scores of amazing and insightful real-life stories from real people on the journey to financial independence, providing practical encouragement and inspiration for anyone who wants to join them.
Stock market myths keeping you from building wealth
When it comes to the world of investing, many people have no idea where to start, how to invest, and what the risks are. There are also several myths surrounding trading in shares that need to be debunked to help you make informed decisions that will stand you in good stead in the long run.
BOOK REVIEW | The Wealth Money Can’t Buy
A groundbreaking book redefining success to show readers how they can create truly abundant and fulfilling lives by following Sharma’s 8 Forms of Wealth model - from the #1 international bestselling author, speaker, and leadership expert.
BusinessBrief February/March 2024 edition is now available!
Read our exclusive cover story titled The Rich! - the visionaries that shape society by Brendan Benfield, Contributing Writer Free Market Foundation, Visiting Fellow Massachusetts...
BOOK REVIEW | The Psychology of Money
Doing well with money isn’t necessarily about what you know. It’s about how you behave. And behavior is hard to teach, even to really smart people. Money-investing, personal finance, and business decisions is typically taught as a math-based field, where data and formulas tell us exactly what to do. But in the real world people don’t make financial decisions on a spreadsheet.