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Don’t Fall Prey to the Most Common Cybercrimes!

October 2, 2024

“The bottom line is that cyber risks sit right alongside rising systemic risks, and is the biggest emerging, and constantly evolving risk facing businesses today.” (SHA Specialist Risk Review 2022) In Africa, Interpol has identified phishing – particularly Business Email…

With Gold at Record Highs, Should You be Investing?

September 27, 2024

FinDotNews

“Gold is the universal language understood by all nations.” (George Herbert) Just a few weeks ago, the gold price climbed above $2,500 per ounce for the first time in history. This has once again got South Africans talking about the…

From Vows to Verdicts: What Happens to Your Will After Divorce?

September 27, 2024

FinDotNews

“Divorce is the one human tragedy that reduces everything to cash.” (Rita Mae Brown) Your will is a legal document that spells out how your assets should be distributed when you pass away. This is all well and good when…

How Rand-Cost Averaging Could Help You

September 27, 2024

FinDotNews

“It is better to be roughly right than precisely wrong.” (John Maynard Keynes) John Maynard Keynes, one of the greatest economists and risk-taking investors around, strongly advised putting investing on ‘autopilot’, and then going out and enjoying your life! The…

Market Update | US Election Is Too Close To Call, so Expect Market Volatility

September 27, 2024

FinDotNews

It’s too close to call, so sit tight The race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is running neck and neck, with Harris seen as slightly ahead after being widely considered the winner of their September debate. A recent CNN…

How to Avoid Being Scammed by Email Fraudsters

September 2, 2024

Ultima Financial Planners

“…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.…

The Big Question: Should You Buy a Home or Rent One?

August 30, 2024

FinDotNews

“Home is not a place; it’s a feeling.” (Cecelia Ahern) Deciding whether to buy or rent your home may be one of the most important financial decisions you’ll ever make. Ultimately, the choice comes down to a combination of financial…

Aligning Your “Wheel of Life” – A Beginner’s Guide

August 30, 2024

FinDotNews

As your wheel of life turns, your financial needs, goals and focuses change. When you start working, you’re absorbed by accumulating assets. Later, as you near retirement, your focus shifts to wealth preservation. And eventually, when you’re settled and comfortable…

Why You Should Keep Your Investment Strategy to Yourself

August 30, 2024

FinDotNews

“There is no pebble so small that it won’t make ripples when tossed into a body of water.” (Charles Peck) In a recent blog post, financial writer Morgan Housel made an interesting observation. He wondered what would happen if people…

Market Update: Christmas in September if Rates Come Down as Expected

August 30, 2024

FinDotNews

SA and US interest rate cuts on the cards in September If all goes well, SA and US borrowers can look forward to an at least 25-basis point (bp) reduction in interest rates, spelling the beginning of a declining interest…

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Posts by Ultima Financial Planners

Don’t Fall Prey to the Most Common Cybercrimes!

With Gold at Record Highs, Should You be Investing?

From Vows to Verdicts: What Happens to Your Will After Divorce?

How Rand-Cost Averaging Could Help You

Market Update | US Election Is Too Close To Call, so Expect Market Volatility

How to Avoid Being Scammed by Email Fraudsters

The Big Question: Should You Buy a Home or Rent One?

Aligning Your “Wheel of Life” – A Beginner’s Guide

Why You Should Keep Your Investment Strategy to Yourself

Market Update: Christmas in September if Rates Come Down as Expected

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