Personal Finance

24/11/2025

https://businessreport.co.za/personal-finance/financial-planning/2025-11-20-breaking-financial-barriers-how-south-african-women-are-becoming-investment-leaders/

Zihaad Israfil, CEO of CFI Financial Group South Africa, shares practical guidance on how women can overcome barriers to investing, build financial confidence, and take control of their financial futures. Learn four actionable steps to start your investment journey today.

24/11/2025

https://businessreport.co.za/personal-finance/financial-planning/2025-11-20-supreme-court-of-appeal-sca-overturns-high-court-decision-in-fnb-estate-settlement-case/

The case of FirstRand Bank Limited v Lourina Wilson NO and Another dealt with an appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) which overturned the High Court’s decision that a debt against a deceased estate was fully settled through a compromise agreement

24/11/2025

https://businessreport.co.za/personal-finance/financial-planning/2025-11-20-your-emergency-fund-saving-for-retirement-medical-expenses/

Retirement medical costs can bankrupt even the well-prepared. Pieter Albertyn from Momentum Savings explains why a dedicated healthcare savings fund is your financial 'ambulance' when medical aid falls short.

24/11/2025

The countdown has started: We’re just days away from the Financial Inclusion Event 2025, where SMEs, policymakers, and innovators unite to break barriers and build a more inclusive economy. Join us at Wanderers Stadium on the 27th of November.

24/11/2025

Sars plans to implement administrative penalties for non-compliant trusts starting in early 2026. With an estimated two-thirds of registered trusts not properly registered for tax, trustees have a limited time to ensure compliance.

Sars plans to implement administrative penalties for non-compliant trusts starting in early 2026. With an estimated two-thirds of registered trusts not properly registered for tax, trustees have a limited time to ensure compliance.

24/11/2025

These aren’t isolated incidents - they’re part of an annual pattern. Yet too many homeowners leave for their well-deserved breaks with a mindset of ‘it will not happen to me’. We believe that being prepared is the difference between celebrating with peace of mind and coming back to loss, stress, and a complex insurance battle.

Rising crime and insurance claims highlight the importance of safeguarding assets before the festive season.

24/11/2025

Looking to diversify your investment portfolio beyond South African shores? This comprehensive guide explores various offshore investment products available to SA investors, from feeder funds to property investments, helping you navigate exchange control regulations and choose options that align with your financial goals and comfort level.

Looking to diversify your investment portfolio beyond South African shores? This comprehensive guide explores various offshore investment products available to SA investors, from feeder funds to property investments, helping you navigate exchange control regulations and choose options that align wit...

24/11/2025

As the end-of-year holidays draw near, it’s a good time to review your short-term insurance policies to be certain that you are adequately protected and correctly insured. You may even consider shopping around for a better deal or, if you have remained claim-free for an extended period, renegotiate your premiums with your current insurer.

As the end-of-year holidays draw near, it’s a good time to review your short-term insurance policies to be certain that you are adequately protected and correctly insured.

21/11/2025

Your business is going under – here’s how to protect yourself. This Entrepreneurship Month, Consult financial adviser Shaun Meintjes shares steps that business owners can take to protect their personal finances if they find their business failing.

Your business is going under, here’s how to protect yourself. This Entrepreneurship Month, Consult financial adviser, Shaun Meintjes shares steps that business owners can take to protect their personal finances if they find their business failing.

21/11/2025

Black Friday has become a make-or-break moment in retail. With online sales climbing by over 30% during the four-day window from Black Friday to Cyber Monday when there are already over 1 billion e-commerce transactions annually in SA, this single weekend represents the biggest revenue spike of the year for most retailers.

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday rapidly approaching, online sales transactions are set to surge, but so is the threat from cybercriminals.

21/11/2025

The National Financial Ombud warns South Africans against credit-fuelled Black Friday shopping that could lead to financial hardship. With fraud cases on the rise, including a recent R120,000 scam, consumers need to shop smartly to avoid starting 2026 with crippling debt and empty accounts. Learn essential tips to protect yourself while still enjoying seasonal deals.

The National Financial Ombud warns South Africans against credit-fuelled Black Friday shopping that could lead to financial hardship. With fraud cases on the rise, including a recent R120,000 scam, consumers need to shop smartly to avoid starting 2026 with crippling debt and empty accounts. Learn es...

21/11/2025

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