It’s something that we all anticipate with apprehension. Would you know what to do if someone pranged into you or if you lost control of your vehicle on a slippery surface? There are certain procedures to be followed that can help you if you have been involved in a traffic accident. Stop No matter how […]
Category Archives: risk
THREE MORE SUSPICIOUS SIGNS OF A SWINDLE
People who take the time to carefully plan their financial futures are less likely to fall victim to Ponzi or Pyramid schemes as they have more realistic return expectations. The desperation that lures a lot of people into “get rich quick” schemes is due to a lack of financial future planning, such as having to […]
THREE SUSPICIOUS SIGNS OF A SWINDLE
“Get rich quick” schemes aren’t a new phenomenon, and yet people still get lured into these sorts of financial scams.The problem occurs when the temptation of above market return on investment outweighs well-founded suspicions. Wealth is generated through hard work and smart investing, you should be wary of ‘shortcuts’. Besides the promise of an unrealistic […]
HOME BUSINESS INSURANCE, DO I NEED IT?
So you have started a new business from home, it’s still small beginnings and you wonder to yourself: “What risks are involved that I would need business insurance if I am working from home and have no premises to worry about?”. Whilst your revenue may be small, the answer to the question of whether your […]
5 FINANCIAL LESSONS FROM 2014
When it comes to debt management you need to have some contingency plans in place for those unexpected and uncontrollable circumstances that can put a strain on your cash flow. To best plan for the unforeseeable future, we look to the past and identify trends that may recur in the future: Fuelling Up Looking back […]
WHAT KIND OF INVESTOR ARE YOU?
Recently I’ve shared several articles on investments, and then I came across this gem from Discovery! It digs a little deeper into understanding your own, personal, risk profile and how that pertains to your investment choices and behaviour. Remember, this is a snapshot typical behaviour types; before making any investment choices, let’s chat first! Identifying […]
HOW TO BUILD A STRONG INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO (II)
THE LARGER THE GAIN, THE LARGER THE RISK For those in the southern parts of South Africa, there are rainy days ahead. Easter normally signposts the temperature drop and increased saturation in the air. Rain begins to fall, animals slow down and all too often our waistlines begin to explore the other side of the […]
THE COST OF CANCER
Every year countries throughout the world dedicate the month of October to raising awareness around Breast Cancer. Cancer has increased exponentially and is, in many cases, treatable – at a cost; making cancer a life, health and personal finance issue. There are very few families in South Africa that have not had one or more […]