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Here’s how to maximise your year-end bonus for 2019
It has been a tough year for most South Africans. Household budgets have been stretched to the limit, so the chance of an approaching festive season being sweetened by a 13th cheque or bonus, and the possibility of extra spending money is very welcome. But, taking a...
The biggest threat facing South Africa in 2019: Dawie Roodt
Dawie Roodt, chief economist at the Efficient Group, believes that there is little reason to be optimistic now that South Africa is no longer in a technical recession. Statistics South Africa revealed on Tuesday (4 November) that the country’s economy expanded by 2.2% in the third...
Here’s how you should be saving money during your lifetime
By assessing your life at various stages can enable you not only to plan ahead, while also target certain financial achievements to ensure your well-being. This is according to Errol Meyer, legal specialist from Standard Bank Financial Consultancy, who says that personal financial planning becomes easier and...