Build Your Emergency Safety Net Fund Today

Ask any trapeze artist, and they’ll tell you that a safety net is a non-negotiable part of flying high. While few of us are circus performers, an emergency savings fund is still one of the most important requirements for our peace of mind and financial stability. Life has a way of throwing curveballs.  Whether it’s […]

Pension Funds and Emigration

Investing in an offshore retirement fund is one way of growing your wealth in a stable economy over the longer term, or even gaining residency in a foreign country. However, for South Africans, this scenario presents as many challenges as it does opportunities, and should only be considered after consulting with a financial advisor and […]

Struggling to Make Ends Meet at Varsity?

South African universities recently opened for the first term of the year—but for many students, money worries have overshadowed the excitement of returning to campus. Education costs typically increase at a higher rate than general inflation, and affordability is a major issue for most students. The average cost of a South African university education could […]

The Tax Treatment of Relocation Expenses

Transferring staff?  There are tax implications for them … and for you! If your business has branches in different locations, one of the best ways of offering key staff opportunities for career growth is to allow them to relocate. Relocating an existing staff member who has come to know and understand your systems, procedures, and […]