One of the best things about year-end is that most of us get our pay cheques early and for those lucky individuals who receive a 13th cheque, the December salary comes with a little sweetener. |
The festive season is listed on the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale among the 43 most stressful life events. It’s time to change our children’s expectations and take the pressure off us as parents. |
Economic uncertainty and the political tumult have driven demand for offshore investment products to an all-time high. Concerns around currency volatility and the local market limitations, in terms of size and exposure to wider global industry, have also contributed to a reluctance to take on risk. |
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has told South Africans that government needs to raise an additional R28 billion in taxes next year. We look at where those taxes are likely to come from and how to plan for them. |