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8 Things You May Not Know About Capital Gains Tax

What is Capital Gains Tax (CGT)? Why do you have to pay it? How is it calculated? And how can you keep its impact on your finances to a minimum?

We’ll answer all these questions and several others in this handy explainer on one of the most poorly understood aspects of our tax law.

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How to Keep FOMO Out of Your Investment Strategy

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

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Market Update: Trump 2.0 – A Bumpy Ride so Far

Donald Trump’s return to the White House was initially greeted with optimism, with local and international markets experiencing a “Trump bump”. However, global economic uncertainties, including not knowing the president’s next move on tariffs and where interest rates will end the year, are creating a challenging environment for investors to

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Evolving Wealth Part 3: Gen X, Risk Averse but Quick to Adapt

Born between 1965 and 1980, Gen Xers have lived through times of economic turmoil, making them the first living generation to be worse-prepared for retirement than their parents. But they’re also equipped with some financial planning superpowers: they think on their feet and never take anything for granted.

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Burgernomics: Decoding Currency Values with the Big Mac Index

The Big Mac Index, created by Pam Woodhall and first published in The Economist in 1986, offers an easily digestible way (pun intended) to assess currency values and the purchasing power parity (PPP) between countries. Comparing the price of a McDonald’s Big Mac in different currencies gives a basic snapshot

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Market Update: Reasons for SA Investors to Be Hopeful?

It’s the countdown to the US elections and stock markets have come off the boil, as investors anticipate the volatility that will surely surround the elections. As always, South Africa is likely to get swept up in the ups and downs. But there are several reasons to be hopeful for

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8 Things You May Not Know About Capital Gains Tax

What is Capital Gains Tax (CGT)? Why do you have to pay it? How is it calculated? And how can you keep its impact on your finances to a minimum?

We’ll answer all these questions and several others in this handy explainer on one of the most poorly understood aspects of our tax law.

READ MORE
Evolving Wealth Part 3: Gen X, Risk Averse but Quick to Adapt

Born between 1965 and 1980, Gen Xers have lived through times of economic turmoil, making them the first living generation to be worse-prepared for retirement than their parents. But they’re also equipped with some financial planning superpowers: they think on their feet and never take anything for granted.

READ MORE