16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence
16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence is an annual international campaign that runs from 25 November, which is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, until 10 December, which is International Human Rights Day. The movement was started by activists at the Women’s Global Leadership Institute in 1991. It is used […]
Read more...Not ready for Ho, ho, ho? That’s fine – let’s Mo, mo, mo!
If you haven’t heard about Movember yet – where have you been? But also, you’re in for a real treat. Movember is a shortened version of ‘Moustache November’ (the fancy term for is a portmanteau word, in case you were wondering). During this month, men around the world allow their moustaches to grow, to […]
Read more...Are you receiving a little extra this December?
If you are lucky enough to be getting a thirteenth cheque or an annual bonus – congratulations! But before you start making wish lists, it might be a good idea to stop and think before spending it on a holiday, or other luxuries – whether for yourself or those you love. The December holidays […]
Read more...Actuarial Society of South Africa
Actuarial model shows that NTs two-bucket system is likely to triple future pensions Actuarial modelling by the Retirement Matters Committee of the Actuarial Society of South Africa (ASSA) suggests that National Treasury’s “two-bucket” proposal is likely to result in significantly higher monthly retirement income for pensioners by allowing future retirement savings to benefit from […]
Read more...World Diabetes Day: 14 November
Diabetes is one of the diseases that is listed as a comorbidity for Covid-19. In other words, if you are a diabetic, your risk of serious infection is higher than that of someone without diabetes. The 14th of November is the day that 160 countries around the world encourage awareness about diabetes – its […]
Read more...Protect yourself and those around you
Recently, the issue of vaccine hesitancy has been a hot topic in the news, both locally and internationally. Basically, vaccine hesitancy refers to the fear that Covid-19 vaccines may not be safe – and it is estimated that roughly a quarter of South Africans feel this way. Are you one of them? It can […]
Read more...Celebrating our Heritage on 24 September
On Heritage Day each year, we recognize and celebrate the cultural wealth and diversity of our great nation. South Africa is one of the most culturally and ecologically diverse countries in the world, and while we often don’t remember it, we actually have so much to be grateful for. This Heritage Day, why not […]
Read more...Springing into action: simple ways to save and invest on a small budget
Spring is finally here! At this time of year, many of us will adopt some fresh lifestyle habits as the warmer weather lifts our mood and brings with it some renewed energy and enthusiasm. It’s also the perfect time to review your savings and investments, and possibly ‘spring clean’ your financial planning or savings […]
Read more...Financial Planning for all ages
They say that wisdom comes with age, and that we only learn our lessons after we’ve figuratively bumped our heads – in other words, we learn best from experience. However, some mistakes are far better avoided. When it comes to financial planning, it’s vitally important to make the right decisions from day 1 of […]
Read more...Planning for a longer retirement
Research has indicated that babies born in 2007 in certain parts of the world have a life expectancy of over 100. While this might not be quite your profile, there are a few simple steps we can all take right now, for the sake of our future security. Review your investment strategy. Are you […]
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