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May 14th, 2012 
Capitalist Citing global financial distress and a sluggish recovery in South Africa.
Sub-Saharan Africa’s economies will expand at a slower rate in 2012 than earlier projected, undermined by global financial distress and a sluggish recovery in South Africa, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Monday.
May 11th, 2012 Capitalist 
You’re never too young to start!
You’re never too young to start planning for your retirement. In fact, most financial planners bemoan the fact that clients often wait too long to start saving for their golden years.
This procrastination can result in more aggressive (risky in other words) investment strategies that can leave older investors more vulnerable to short-term fluctuations in the market that diminish their retirement savings.
May 3rd, 2012 Capitalist At US$200,000 (approximately R1.5 million) a pop, reservations are open for South Africans who fancy a trip to space, Virgin Galactic said on Wednesday.
 
April 25th, 2012 Capitalist “The SA Revenue Service (SARS) has consistently held the position that it does not and cannot comment publicly on the affairs of any taxpayer regardless of whether it is a business, a trust or individual taxpayer,” spokesman Adrian Lackay said.
April 23rd, 2012 Capitalist I had the opportunity to sit in on a presentation this morning… And I think I should share it with my readers. Ever heard of Brightrock? Propably not… But I think you will hear the name soon… It’s customized, tailored, plain and simple and easy to understand.
Wish I had the time to go into dept and explain the features and benefits of this new Life Insurer, I will try to use other sources to highlight some of the benefits… The good news is that we will be selling this product to our clients, so we can set up an appointment to discuss it in detail.
Here is a good article written by Maya Fisher-French in the Mail & Guardian.
April 20th, 2012 Capitalist There are more than 10 million baby boomers reaching retirement age, and we are a diverse bunch: some of us plan to hit the road and see the world, others are heading back to the classroom, and some of us are even starting our own business as encore careers.
The retirement of the baby boomer generation, which starts this year, could have far-reaching implications for the global economy and will probably redefine how we think about retirement, an actuary in the retirement industry says.
This year, the first baby boomers will turn 65, Craig Aitchison, the managing director of Old Mutual Actuaries and Consultants, says.
April 19th, 2012 Capitalist Property prices showed positive year-on-year growth of 1.6% in March, as well as positive month-on-month growth of 0.7%, making this the fifth consecutive month ooba has recorded an increase in residential property prices.
April 13th, 2012 Capitalist Do I Need A Financial Advisor?
Let’s start with a more fundamental question: how much can I improve my financial situation? You might be thinking, “I have a good salary, I pay my bills on time, I know how to do my taxes, I have insurance… I’m handling my finances pretty well; spending time and money on financial planning is not worth it for me.” Many people think this way, but often it is because of a lack of awareness of financial opportunities and best practices. Indeed, time spent devising and implementing a well-researched and sound financial plan will likely yield:
April 10th, 2012 Capitalist A well written E-book that I would like to share with our readers.
Author: Mark McGuiness
April 5th, 2012 Capitalist A good article published on health24, I thought I should share it with our readers. If you are interested in a medical aid quote please feel free to contact me so that I can schedule an appointment with you.Â
Think about a medical worst-case scenario. You’re trapped under a truck, your head is bleeding and you are sure your leg is broken in at least one place. There are sirens, ambulances, the fire brigade, and the last thing you remember before waking up in the ICU is being put on stretchers.
March 20th, 2012 Capitalist 
So you received your annual increase letter from your medical aid and it brought home a stark reality: medical inflation is 9.8%, far steeper than general inflation at 6.3%. This means that medical contributions and expenses could present a formidable challenge by the time you retire, and you need to save a little extra for as long as possible before retirement.
March 15th, 2012 Capitalist I came across this article this morning on Timeslive, written by Nico Coetzee from PPS Investments and thought that I should share it. Parents don’t understand the importance of an education plan for their children and this article highlights the cost’s involved.
A good read!
March 14th, 2012 Capitalist The most important concern for partners when getting married may be whether they have found the right person. Secondly, now that you are getting married, let’s talk business…
Do you know the different marriage regimes in South-Africa; you are getting married so you should know them, right? Most South-Africans know the different marriage acts, but do you understand them? Do you know what the consequences will be when you get divorced or when one party passes away?
March 12th, 2012 Capitalist London – Insurer Old Mutual [JSE:OML] fired the starting gun on an ambitious African expansion strategy, encouraged by the continent’s robust economic growth as it reported a 17% jump in its 2011 earnings.
London-listed Old Mutual, an Anglo-South African financial conglomerate with insurance, banking and asset management businesses across four continents, has identified “exciting growth opportunities” in Africa, it said on Friday.
March 9th, 2012 Capitalist 
South African Rand Exchange Rate
