Daily Report 15 May 2026
SA Company News: The Johannesburg Stock Exchange All-Share Index closed 0.02% lower at the 117 362 level. In a trading update from…
How Interest Rates Shape Your Everyday Finances
Interest rates are often spoken about in abstract terms, announced in percentages and discussed in economic commentary, yet their real impact is…
Breaking Down The Impact Of The 2026 Budget
A couple of weeks ago the Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana delivered the 2026 national budget, and one of the clearest messages for…
Think Of Your Emergency Fund As An Investment Strategy
People often describe an emergency fund as a safety net or a buffer, while others refer to it as a simple financial…
Time To Top Up Your Tax-Free Savings and Retirement Contributions
As the end of February approaches, many are focused on school terms, year-end work pressures, or simply getting through the first stretch…
Three Financial Risks Students Should Understand Early
When people think about personal finance and investing, they often focus on returns, growth, and success stories, while paying far less attention…
Unpacking Actively Managed ETFs
Exchange-traded funds, more commonly known as ETFs, have become a familiar feature in investment portfolios over the past two decades. Initially popular…
Why Two Investors With the Same Returns Can End Up in Very Different Financial Positions
It is often assumed that investment success is primarily about achieving the highest possible return, yet in practice two investors can earn…
This Year, Don’t Budget; Design
Every January, we dust off spreadsheets, download budgeting apps and promise ourselves that this will be the year we finally “get our…
Smart Financial Considerations Before the December Holidays
The holiday season is often associated with high spending, but it’s also an ideal time for investors to reassess their portfolios and…