A cultural burden
Most young black professionals support parents and other family members, writes Maya Fisher-French
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Adviser dupes client on fees
Make sure you read your investment contract to ensure it’s what you signed up for, writes Maya Fisher-French
How a boiler room scam works
If an overseas broker calls you out of the blue to sell you shares, chances are they’re trying to rip you off, writes Maya Fisher-French
How to … start trading on the JSE
If you want to begin trading on the JSE, there are many great products to get you started. But it’s important to understand the risks of investing in shares and that this is not a get-rich-quick scheme
When can you expect a refund?
The Consumer Protection Act provides significant protection for consumers. The act does not, however, remove the obligations of consumers when undertaking an agreement
Can you really afford not to be insured?
As insurance costs rise, insurers are now hunting for uninsured drivers, writes Maya Fisher-French
Cost of educating your kids
According to the Old Mutual Savings and Investment Monitor, 54% of South Africans believe that saving for education is more important than saving for retirement.
Genetics and spending patterns
A recent study into what drives our spending behaviour revealed some interesting results, providing us with insight into our personal money choices, writes Maya Fisher-French
The power of the body corporate
Sectional title is often the more affordable way to buy a home, but it comes with its own challenges and you need to be a proactive resident to ensure your body corporate is run properly
Best gift to give your children . . .
A sense of responsibility, independence and value of money, writes Maya Fisher-French
Get to grips with disability cover
Maya Fisher-French looks into why most South Africans spend more on life insurance when disability has greater financial benefits
New is not always better
In the book The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy, authors Thomas J Stanley and William D Danko studied the behaviour and habits of the US’ millionaires and found that they do not buy new cars. They buy used cars for reliability instead.