Investment
Personal Finance
Options vs futures: The derivatives showdown
OPTIONS AND futures are both derivative financial instruments, which means that their value is derived from an underlying asset such as shares, commodities, currencies, or indices.
3 min |
May 2026
Personal Finance
City Improvement Districts
A lifeline for Johannesburg, or a cop-out for the municipality?
5 min |
May 2026
Personal Finance
Who do I need to become to achieve success?
The identity shift that many entrepreneurs must make
5 min |
May 2026
Personal Finance
Al's impact on the future of work
How far does this revolution still have to run?
4 min |
May 2026
Personal Finance
Universal healthcare: A pipe dream, a possibility, or a necessity?
Unpacking the challenges facing South Africa's healthcare reform
4 min |
May 2026
Personal Finance
How to deal with losses
Treat them like employees ... sometimes they need to be paid
1 min |
May 2026
Personal Finance
The actual reasons why employees quit
The old adage that people leave managers, not companies, is true-but only up to a point
4 min |
May 2026
Personal Finance
'Future-proofing' commercial properties in times of uncertainty
Four tips to reduce your investment risk in this sector
4 min |
May 2026
Personal Finance
It's never too early (or too late) to start investing
The best time to start was when you received your first paycheque. The second-best time is now.
3 min |
May 2026
Personal Finance
'Aparthotels' The best of both worlds
Short-term rentals with professional management provide a novel way to invest in this growing market
3 min |
May 2026
Personal Finance
The silent cost of avoidance
Why ignoring your finances may be the most expensive habit of all
2 min |
May 2026
Personal Finance
No surprises, steady gains
What Budget 2026 means for SA property
3 min |
April 2026
Personal Finance
The hidden identity patterns that hold entrepreneurs back
Here's why internal friction, not strategy, determines growth
4 min |
April 2026
Personal Finance
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) risks
The policy shifts that could shape South Africa's investment landscape in 2026
3 min |
April 2026
Personal Finance
Middle East war 2026
Why Wall Street is NOT crashing
1 min |
April 2026
Personal Finance
Rejected home loan? Don't give up hope!
A home loan rejection simply highlights what needs attention.
3 min |
April 2026
Personal Finance
Cape Town's Airbnb debate
Regulation, reality, and what comes next
2 min |
April 2026
Personal Finance
Legal tips for online shoppers
Your rights and responsibilities when shopping online
5 min |
April 2026
Personal Finance
Women and wealth
What stands in their way... and how to overcome it
4 min |
April 2026
Personal Finance
Yes, introverts can successfully build a professional network
Eight tips for introverts who want to get ahead at work
3 min |
April 2026
Personal Finance
Futures contracts: Swings and roundabouts
What are futures?
3 min |
April 2026
Personal Finance
An effective early-warning system?
WHEN A conflict escalates, financial markets respond within minutes. That reaction is not just panic or speculation—it is a kind of collective judgement about what might happen next.
4 min |
April 2026
Personal Finance
What a difference a year makes!
Godongwana's 2026 Budget balances middle-class relief with fiscal reality
3 min |
March 2026
Personal Finance
RA vs TFSA: Advantage, TFSA?
Understanding the value of a Tax-Free Savings Account
4 min |
March 2026
Personal Finance
Anchor Capital's global stock picks for 2026
YEAR-END market jitters aside, at the time of writing 2025 was shaping up as a strong year for virtually all risk assets. Across equity markets, while tech leadership has remained a dominant theme, performance was broader than the extremely frustrating 2024 period, when it appeared to be virtually the only game in town. At a headline level, equity markets adjusted to a materially different US policy backdrop in 2025, weathering the arrival of Donald Trump in the White House in January, who promptly set about proving that his election promises were not mere bluster.
10+ min |
March 2026
Personal Finance
What makes the ideal Airbnb host?
We studied guest experiences to find out!
3 min |
March 2026
Personal Finance
South Africa after the Iran attack
With global capital retreating to 'safe havens', SA's fragility is exposed
3 min |
March 2026
Personal Finance
Why penny stocks are NOT a good idea to trade
They're cheap for a reason...
2 min |
March 2026
Personal Finance
Good news for property owners
What the Budget means for the property market
1 min |
March 2026
Personal Finance
Breaking the bank
How separation impacts tenants and landlords alike
3 min |