
Economic and Market Overview – December 2025
An Economic and Market overview of November 2025 from Advantage.

An Economic and Market overview of November 2025 from Advantage.

The holiday table is a warm, traditional, and connecting place. But it can also be a pressure cooker for unspoken tensions, especially around money. A question about a new job that is meant to be nice can feel like an inquiry into your pay. A casual remark about a fancy trip can make people judge you in silence.
Read on to find out how to navigate these conversations in a way that doesn’t just keep the peace – but also improves your relationship with money.

An Economic and Market overview of October 2025 from Advantage.

An Economic and Market overview of September 2025 from Advantage.

The world of investing can feel like it has its own language. There are many terms and concepts that can feel intimidating to many people.
But reality is often not as complicated as it seems. In this article we provide simple explanations for a number of key concepts, helping you to empower yourself and make more informed investment decisions.

Few threats menace the world of wealth creation as silently, and as corrosively, as FOBO: Fear of Better Options.
Unlike its impulsive cousin FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), FOBO doesn’t drive action. Instead, it whispers, “Wait. Something better might come.” And in that interval, wealth quietly departs.

An Economic and Market overview of August 2025 from Analytics Consulting.

Why do wealthy people sometimes find it so hard to spend money? A lifetime of habits, fears, or inherited beliefs can make spending feel wrong – even when it enhances relationships or joy.
This article explores how a scarcity mindset can quietly undermine life’s richest experiences. True wealth isn’t just about protecting assets, but using them with intention – to connect, nurture, and thrive. Let us show you how…

An Economic and Market overview of July 2025 from Analytics Consulting.

Financial planning is personal for everyone, but there are particular factors that make it especially important for women to take ownership of their financial futures. In this article, we explore why women need to think differently about their financial futures than men. And we provide some suggestions for what women should look for when choosing a financial adviser.

In the wild world of investing, everyone has a bit of a dog in them. Some sniff out every opportunity, others guard their bones fiercely, and a few want a calm walk in the park. When it comes to investing we’ve all got a bit of dog in us. But what breed are you?

An Economic and Market overview of June 2025 from Analytics Consulting.

There is no shortage of things for investors to worry about at the moment, and the rate at which markets have swung up and down this year shows just how much uncertainty there is.
This article explores whether there is even such a thing as ‘normal’ market behavior and what all of this means for investors.

An Economic and Market overview of April 2025 from Analytics Consulting.

Your financial health is just as important as your physical health. Yet, while many South Africans work hard to stay fit and eat healthy, they never take the time to check whether their finances are in good shape. ere are four key indicators that’ll help you to assess your financial health and get a sense of your financial position.

An Economic and Market overview of March 2025 from Analytics Consulting.

US President Donald Trump’s rapid-fire tariff agenda is upending the global economic and geopolitical order.
Not since World War II has the global trade landscape experienced such significant upheavals.

When you see all the debit orders flow out of your account early every month, remember that they are your friend. Or at least some of them are.
Let’s explore the many benefits of putting your wealth creation on autopilot.

Finance writer Morgan Housel points out that when you look back on any aspect of your life, it’s hard to remember your fears and anxieties about something that turned out well in the end.
Managing this short-term uncertainty is one of the most important skills for a successful investor. In this article, we look at how.

The fear of missing out (FOMO) is a powerful emotion for many people. And when it comes to investing, it can be a dangerous one. This is because FOMO creates a strong urge to act impulsively – which can have negative long-term consequences. Disciplined investors are able to keep FOMO

An Economic and Market overview of November 2025 from Advantage.

The holiday table is a warm, traditional, and connecting place. But it can also be a pressure cooker for unspoken tensions, especially around money. A question about a new job that is meant to be nice can feel like an inquiry into your pay. A casual remark about a fancy trip can make people judge you in silence.
Read on to find out how to navigate these conversations in a way that doesn’t just keep the peace – but also improves your relationship with money.

An Economic and Market overview of October 2025 from Advantage.

An Economic and Market overview of September 2025 from Advantage.

The world of investing can feel like it has its own language. There are many terms and concepts that can feel intimidating to many people.
But reality is often not as complicated as it seems. In this article we provide simple explanations for a number of key concepts, helping you to empower yourself and make more informed investment decisions.

Few threats menace the world of wealth creation as silently, and as corrosively, as FOBO: Fear of Better Options.
Unlike its impulsive cousin FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), FOBO doesn’t drive action. Instead, it whispers, “Wait. Something better might come.” And in that interval, wealth quietly departs.

An Economic and Market overview of August 2025 from Analytics Consulting.

Why do wealthy people sometimes find it so hard to spend money? A lifetime of habits, fears, or inherited beliefs can make spending feel wrong – even when it enhances relationships or joy.
This article explores how a scarcity mindset can quietly undermine life’s richest experiences. True wealth isn’t just about protecting assets, but using them with intention – to connect, nurture, and thrive. Let us show you how…

An Economic and Market overview of July 2025 from Analytics Consulting.

Financial planning is personal for everyone, but there are particular factors that make it especially important for women to take ownership of their financial futures. In this article, we explore why women need to think differently about their financial futures than men. And we provide some suggestions for what women should look for when choosing a financial adviser.

In the wild world of investing, everyone has a bit of a dog in them. Some sniff out every opportunity, others guard their bones fiercely, and a few want a calm walk in the park. When it comes to investing we’ve all got a bit of dog in us. But what breed are you?

An Economic and Market overview of June 2025 from Analytics Consulting.

There is no shortage of things for investors to worry about at the moment, and the rate at which markets have swung up and down this year shows just how much uncertainty there is.
This article explores whether there is even such a thing as ‘normal’ market behavior and what all of this means for investors.

An Economic and Market overview of April 2025 from Analytics Consulting.

Your financial health is just as important as your physical health. Yet, while many South Africans work hard to stay fit and eat healthy, they never take the time to check whether their finances are in good shape. ere are four key indicators that’ll help you to assess your financial health and get a sense of your financial position.

An Economic and Market overview of March 2025 from Analytics Consulting.

US President Donald Trump’s rapid-fire tariff agenda is upending the global economic and geopolitical order.
Not since World War II has the global trade landscape experienced such significant upheavals.

When you see all the debit orders flow out of your account early every month, remember that they are your friend. Or at least some of them are.
Let’s explore the many benefits of putting your wealth creation on autopilot.

Finance writer Morgan Housel points out that when you look back on any aspect of your life, it’s hard to remember your fears and anxieties about something that turned out well in the end.
Managing this short-term uncertainty is one of the most important skills for a successful investor. In this article, we look at how.

The fear of missing out (FOMO) is a powerful emotion for many people. And when it comes to investing, it can be a dangerous one.