Why do Some People Have a Problem Spending Money?
“To acquire money requires valour; to keep money requires prudence; and to spend money well is an art”. (Berthold Auerbach) Most of the financial advice that you read about spending will talk about the problem of people spending too much. Much less attention is paid to those who have a very different challenge – folks […]
The Stock Market Indices to Watch When Monitoring Equity Performance
As old as the hills Since 1602, investors have been winning and losing their fortunes on the stock market – and today is no different, with many investors betting it all on the latest, greatest thing. In 2000, it was the dot.com bubble when tech shares reached stratospheric highs and fell off a cliff the […]
How to Avoid Being Scammed by Email Fraudsters
“…sending bank details by email is inherently dangerous.” (Extract from court judgment) Before you make any payment to a supplier’s bank account on the basis of an emailed invoice, check that the bank account details in the invoice are genuine. If your supplier’s or your own email system has been hacked, the invoice details could […]
Why Your Marital Contract Really Matters
“Farewell! God knows when we shall meet again.” (William Shakespeare) Marital contracts 101 There are various types of marital contracts, including: In community of property. This is the default position in South Africa. The couple share all their assets in a single joint estate in which each spouse has an equal share. There is one exception, […]
