Category: General
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Budget Speech 2018: What you need to know
A Wealthsmith™ knows the importance of running a successful budget – one that considers all incomes and expenses – whether it’s for a household, a business or the South African economy. We tuned in for the 2018 Budget Speech to bring you all the highlights and to help you prepare for the year ahead. …
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Financial planning considerations when investing offshore
Investors wanting offshore exposure have various routes they can take – including rand-denominated funds and asset swap investments. However, if opting to use discretionary savings to obtain direct foreign exposure, from a financial planning point of view there are a number of considerations that need to be taken into account. Danie van Niekerk Executive…
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It’s a new year and time to get your insurance in order
It’s the start of a new year, which makes it the ideal time to check that all your insurance policies are up to date. We recommend that you review your policies annually, to make certain that you are not over or underinsured. Here is a quick checklist to help you avoid any unexpected – and…
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How is the drought affecting South African businesses?
South Africa is a water-scarce country and with less rainfall experienced in the past few years than normal, together with rapid urbanisation, it has resulted in several of the provinces being plunged into a water crisis. The Western Cape is edging closer to Day Zero, when taps will be turned off, the Eastern Cape’s drought…
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