ARTICLES RELATING TO SAVINGS

Household wealth surpasses R6 trillion

2013-04-19 11:21

Despite the nominal household wealth surpassing R6 trillion for the first time, researchers say individuals are going to have to save more and work longer.

The Salticrax dilemma

2012-11-26 11:49

How to get the last crumb out of your sorely stretched monthly pay cheque from the first flush to month-end.

‘Take charge of your life by saving’

2012-07-04 11:44

The SA Savings Institute has urged South Africans to cut the cord of dependence on the state and their neighbours for financial survival.

Investment options

2012-03-09 07:00

Are there benefits to joining an investment club?

South Africans cut back on savings

2011-11-24 14:15

A survey found that 40% of South African are saving less than they did six months ago.

World Bank urges SA to save more

2011-07-20 12:22

South Africans need to increase savings and investments to help boost economic growth, say World Bank economists.

Gordhan: Low savings holding SA back

2011-07-13 10:23

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says SA has to improve its saving rate if it wants to become the China of Africa.

Unit trust industry to hit R1 trillion

2011-05-05 11:48

Assets under management in the local unit trust industry are expected to grow to R1 trillion, says the Association for Savings and Investment SA.

Hide your money from your wife

2011-04-28 00:00

It’s not often that a journalist can say he’s come into a bit of excess cash. But having recently been the recipient of a monetary award I was finally able to move the family out of beans on toast type meals in April… or so I thought.

Household savings rate 0%

2011-03-25 06:29

Companies have been the sole contributors to South Africa’s savings rate in the past 10 years.

SA faces savings disaster: expert

2010-09-07 13:21

South Africa faces "social disaster" if people allow financial pressure to interfere with their savings goals, an expert warns.

 

Graduates support compulsory savings

2013-02-19 12:51

Most graduate professionals worry about low saving levels and are in favour of some kind of compulsory preservation vehicle‚ according to a survey.

Plans to force South Africans to save

2012-09-23 16:30

The National Treasury has released proposals to legislate compulsory savings, making it more laborious for South Africans to access funds pre-retirement.

SAfricans live for the now, ignore savings

2012-05-31 19:41

Like many South Africans, Nkululeko Makhaya has only the most basic financial strategy for his future: a pension contribution and family funeral cover.

Property vs savings

2011-12-19 07:18

A reader mulls retirement savings vs real estate investments.

Hassle-free inheritance

2011-07-25 11:51

What you can do to minimise the pain and destruction of potential feuds among your heirs.

Should we keep saving abroad?

2011-07-20 08:41

A Fin24 reader wants to know whether saving in a bank account abroad is worth it. An expert advises.

Stokvels to the rescue

2011-07-06 09:28

How informal savings clubs help beat back poverty.

SA saves for education, not retirement

2011-06-28 14:11

South Africans put aside money for their children's education, therefore not saving enough for retirement, says a survey.

How do I save for a wedding?

2011-05-25 10:41

A bride-to-be wants to save R50 000 for a dream wedding. Where to start?

Live fast, die broke

2011-05-05 08:39

How the idea of dying penniless is gaining currency.

SA needs to build savings base: Gordhan

2011-04-08 10:31

SA's low savings rate makes it dependent on inflows of foreign capital, which creates instability and volatility, says Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.

Govt reviews pricey retirement annuities

2011-02-23 15:14

National Treasury is to conduct a review of retirement annuity products, which it says have a reputation for "high costs and consumer abuses".

Understanding compound interest

2007-05-11 08:46

Want to get wealthy and have a sound financial future? Here's how to make compound interest work for you.

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