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2019-07-19 10:34
Quiz #219: 22 July - 5 August
Our latest quiz, which appears in the 25 July edition of 'finweek' is available to complete! Give it a go and test your general knowledge skills.
2019-07-18 13:31
Insights from a business broker
Before a business is bought or sold, there is a lot of homework that needs to be done to ensure both buyer and seller are getting value for money. Business4Sale SA does just that.
2019-07-18 12:44
Always maintain a little perspective
Not all views on a particular share are the same. Even if someone's view opposes yours. it's a good idea to keep tabs on what other investors are thinking because they might be providing you with ...
2019-07-18 12:44
Property: Poised for an upturn or still a hard sell?
After years of booming success, South Africa’s property sector has been hard hit over the last 18 months. Some, however, believe that the sector is now showing signs of a recovery - both in liste ...
2019-07-16 16:40
Invest in reality, not your personal views
Yes, the environment in SA is challenging, but it’s far too easy to tumble down the well of despondency, writes Simon Brown. He cautions against getting caught up in the fear mongering.
SME funding remains elusive
2019-07-11 10:25
For various reasons, small- and medium-sized enterprises struggle to obtain financing through traditional channels. But there’s been a rise in alternative funders who are giving entrepreneurs a w ...
Never go all in when investing
2019-07-11 10:04
Often, investors have theories about future market movements that may be ahead of the curve. How should you then approach your current investment decisions based on such expected outcomes?
Don't buy that bakkie...and other lessons from financial professionals
2019-07-08 14:56
Overseas holidays, the dream home, that snazzy car. All of these aspirations require a very disciplined financial plan. And to truly become financially healthy means you hav to stick to that plan ...
Structuring your investments in the run-up to retirement
2019-07-09 14:23
PSG Wealth’s Schalk Louw offers three important tips that you can use in the five years before you approach retirement. And
they could save you from a lot of sleepless nights.
Showing off in no small way
2019-07-08 12:42
BMW’s new X-model is business class on four wheels.
How to stretch your retirement savings
2019-07-05 14:48
The harsh reality is that many people who reach retirement will not be able to make ends meet at the recommended withdrawal rate of between 5% and 6%. PSG Wealth’s Schalk Louw offers advice on ho ...
South Africa
Jul 15 2019 13:01
Eskom said Andre Pillay's contribution to the successful execution of Eskom's Treasury mandate had been "immeasurable".
World
Jul 22 2019 21:09
Thailand’s tourism minister has blamed a surge in the baht for sapping tourist arrivals into Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy, highlighting rising concern over the currency’s gains.
Money Clinic
Feb 12 2019 06:00
Have a money problem that needs solving? Fin24 can help! This month our focus is on savings and how to better manage your budget. Send your question to editor@fin24.com or find the Money Clinic box on the right of our homepage.
Entrepreneurs
Jul 12 2019 14:09
Small and medium sized local commercial businesses play a vital role in the SA economy and a new report tries to establish what makes consumers big fans of the companies they love. Is your favourite among them?
Markets
Jul 22 2019 09:45
The day's range was between R13.82 to R13.97.
Companies
Jul 22 2019 20:36
The Organising Committee of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games unveiled Miraitowa and Someity - two robot mascots, that will represent the games next year.
Investments
Jul 04 2019 06:01
South African fine art prices have risen by about 33% over the past 10 years in US dollar terms, according to the latest South Africa Wealth Report.
Tech
Jul 19 2019 19:49
Soon after Tesla cleaved the cost of the Model 3, an owner on one of the company’s online forums started a thread with a tongue-in-cheek initial post: “Let the whining begin!”
Finweek
Jul 19 2019 10:34
Our latest quiz, which appears in the 25 July edition of 'finweek' is available to complete! Give it a go and test your general knowledge skills.