Articles tagged as "Emergency fund"
Taking stock of two-pot: A trustee’s perspective
All South African retirement funds have been impacted by the recent introduction of the two-pot retirement system.
The importance of an emergency fund in the two-pot era (updated)
For a long time, the retirement savings industry has observed how many South Africans have struggled to balance accumulating and preserving their long-term...
Part 3 (updated): The two-pot system and your savings withdrawal benefit
In part 3 of our Two-pot chapter, Jaya Leibowitz reminds us not to lose sight of the importance of preserving retirement savings, and cautions investors...
Part 2 (updated): The two-pot system – what we know for now
There has been a lot of noise in the past few months about the changes that are being made to the South African retirement system. In part 2 of our Two-pot...
How to plan for an emergency fund in 2023
How should investors approach unexpected expenses in 2023? Gladness Rupare, investment specialist, Sandy McGregor, portfolio manager, and Emily Gray, busines...
Personal finance lessons from Squid Game
Netflix’s smash hit show Squid Game may not be for everyone due to its shock factor and gruesome violence, but it is a relatable story that hits close to hom...
Five ways to build a solid financial foundation
Most of us start our careers in our early twenties and plan to earn an income for about four decades before reaching retirement age. Along the way we will...
Do you have an emergency fund?
By proactively building emergency reserves, you will be able to respond to life’s crises without compromising your financial standing, or taking on expensive...
Are you financially resilient?
Most of us know what it means to build resilience in the context of health and wellness: eat healthily, exercise regularly, get enough sleep and manage stres...
