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What Are Shares?
Shares represent ownership in a company. When you buy shares, you become a shareholder — meaning you own a small part of that company. Companies issue sha
Read moreInvesting 101: What is a Bond?
A bond is essentially a loan you give to a company, a municipality, or the government. It is a type of investment. When you buy a bond, you are lending money&md
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How to start saving money
In these uncertain economic times, we all want to stretch our budgets a little further. With a few simple financial habits, anyone can save some extra cash each
Read moreGetting your debt under control
Managing debt can be daunting, but it doesn't have to define or control your life. In South Africa, many individuals face the complex task of effectively handli
Read moreNavigating around your Easy Equities tax certificate (IT3c)
1. This is the gross base cost of all shares you bought through the institution. You must NOT use this value on your return.2. This is the base cost i
Read moreNavigating Tax Consequences for Social Media Influencers
Navigating around your Allan Gray tax certificate (IT3c)
1. This is the proceeds i.e the value that your shares were sold for. This amount needs to be entered as proceeds in the capital gains sectio
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A beginner's guide to investing in South Africa
You are doing well. You are earning enough money to cover your monthly expenses, and have some extra cash remaining at the end of each month. You could keep tha
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How to buy your first property
The thought of buying a house can be daunting. It might seem almost impossible when you are just getting started. But like any financial goal, you can achieve i
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Tax and Marriage go together, like a horse and carriage
When planning your wedding, it’s highly unlikely that anything related to tax features on your agenda. However, when saying “I do” it’s
Read moreWhat is Gap Insurance & why is it so valuable to have?
When you are in the process of selecting a medical aid, the question of adding gap cover to your plan is likely to come up. More than 1 million South African fa
Read moreNavigating around your Capital gains tax certificate (IT3C)
If you have shares (financial instruments) , there is important information on your IT3C tax certificate which needs to be included in your tax return
Read moreNavigating around your Investec investment tax certificate (IT3c)
1. This is the proceeds i.e the value that your shares were sold for. This amount needs to be entered as proceeds in the capital gains section
Read moreNavigating around your Momentum tax certificate (IT3c)
1. Opbrengs/Proceeds i.e the value that your shares were sold for. This amount needs to be entered as proceeds in the capital gains section of your
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Black Friday Survival Tips
It's that time of the year again - Black Friday! We'd like to assume that you've probably been inundated with nothing but sale specials in your inbox . While ot
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