DIY investing – is it possible?
South African consumers are increasingly deciding to take their finances into their own hands and starting to manage their own investment portfolios. Do it yourself (DIY), by its nature, is often...
View ArticlePERSONAL FINANCE IDEA: Pay credit card or unit trust?
I have about R30 000 credit card debt, but would also like to start saving. I’m thinking about opening a small investment account and investing about R300 per month until I’ve paid off my debt. Is it...
View ArticlePERSONAL FINANCE IDEA: An extra decade in retirement means saving 50% more by...
“For each additional year you expect to live in retirement you need to accumulate approximately 5% more capital,” says Andrew Davison, Head of Institutional Asset Consulting at Acsis. That means if you...
View ArticleINVESTMENT IDEA: Risks worth worrying about
According to Martin Poole, Institutional Asset Consultant at Acsis, when mapping out a return vs. risk path for investments, there are hidden or less obvious risks, such as saving too little or...
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