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Remove all sharp objects…

I attended a presentation by one of the SA asset managers recently…it was a good job that there were no sharp knives around. It was real slit-your-wrists stuff! Their view is that SA is pretty much stuffed and that unless there is a significant change in ANC leadership that we are on the “low road” …

A piece of string…

I have come across a few situations recently where we have had to help people who are in major life transitions – retrenchment and retirement – and it amazes me that most of the people we have been asked to help have no idea of their income needs (budget). I was also chatting with a …

Tis the season to be jolly…(almost)!

Tis the season to be jolly…well almost if the shop decorations are to be believed. And I have also had two calls from people looking for advice re magazine articles they are writing for January editions on “how to avoid over-indulging” during the month of December. So perhaps it is fitting to start thinking about …

More power to you…

Anyone living in Cape Town and with a bit of spare cash and a pre-paid electricity meter would probably do well to buy electricity before the 25% increase on the 1st July. By doing this you will effectively be buying electricity at a 25% discount to the new price…a tidy return on your money indeed. …

The Financial Coach

Remove all sharp objects…

A piece of string…

Tis the season to be jolly…(almost)!

More power to you…