How to find financial success in 2022
As you reflect on the last two years remember to zoom in on the actions and behaviours, affecting your financial affairs, that you can actually change and control.
How to avoid financial stress this festive season
The festive season is a time for celebrating with loved ones – but these celebrations can often cause financial strain on families. The period is associated with the creation of debt, as many South Africans extend themselves financially. And after more than 18 months of economic downturn, many citizens may find themselves yielding to the temptation to borrow.
Beyond the pandemic: Industries leading economic recovery
The South African economy has started to show signs of recovery, after growing by 1.2% in the second quarter of 2021. The economy has been under pressure since the start of the pandemic, but emerging growth has been seen in the transport and communication and agriculture sectors especially.
3 Things You Need To Know About Carbon Finance
With the introduction of The Carbon Tax Act, in June 2019, South Africa has witnessed a revived interest in its slow offset market. This was a great step towards reducing emissions. However, we need to make sure that the best projects are invested in, and are delivered at scale.
Where there’s a Will, there’s always a way forward!
Planning ahead for death is an unnerving task that leaves many feeling intimidated and despondent. However, getting your ducks in a row when it comes to drawing up a will, is in the best interest of you and your loved ones.
Government Employees Pension Fund: Securing a new economic future
Pension savings are essential to caring for the older population and reducing poverty levels in the country. But ensuring that public service employees have an income after retirement is just one of the key roles the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) plays in the South African economy.
How to take your credit score to the next level
The term ‘credit score’ is often met with much apprehension. We hear it all the time: ‘you need a good credit score to qualify for loans’. However, if you didn’t already know, it turns out that things are much more complex than that.
The Role of Auditing in Public Sector Governance
Public sector auditing is absolutely imperative as it provides legislative and oversight committees, individuals in governance, as well as the general public, with critical insight independent and objective evaluations regarding the conduct, administration and performance of government programmes, operations and policies.