Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian
financial advicelatest news & developments
Pieter Hugo, Chief Commercial Officer at STANLIB Asset Management

Retirement planning does not end when saving stops.

For many South Africans, retirement planning is seen as an accumulation exercise. However, the real challenge begins when the pay cheque stops, requiring careful thought about…

Between a rock and a hard place? – Find clarity Through expert guidance

No one you know would go to a mechanic or plumber for medical advice. However, when it comes to the really important aspect of finding solid financial advice, that is exactly…

Building Wealth Relies on Personalised Financial Advice

In a world filled with contradictory advice—where “fortune favours the brave” clashes with “better safe than sorry” Momentum’s new campaign makes one thing clear: when it comes…

The reality of savings for South Africans

Everyone can benefit from financial advice, not just the wealthy

What lengths would you go to to pay off your debt?

In this extract, from the anthology Upshot curated by Lauren Beukes, the author imagines rich people and voters at home deciding on his character’s fate

(John McCann/M&G)

How not to outlive your cash

Obeying the 4% rule is not always enough to ensure your savings last through retirement

Invaluable lessons in life from my dear Uncle Lukas

From schooling to career advice and transport usage, Uncle Lukas is a man of staunch principles.

Millions of South Africans are drowning in debt. Consumers owe more than R2.5 trillion to their creditors

Budget 2013: Garnishments draw Pravin’s ire

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has once again expressed deep concern about the level of consumer debt in the country.

Financial media vs the financial adviser

Can the financial media replace the financial adviser?