by sigrid@quintuswealth.co.za | Dec 13, 2012 | Features, Uncategorized
With the festive season upon us, most of us will be sitting down to compile our Christmas wish lists soon. I was doing just this the other day, when it struck me just how driven we are by consumerism nowadays – it seems like everywhere you look there’s a new deal...
by sigrid@quintuswealth.co.za | Dec 6, 2012 | Features, Uncategorized
As Christmas approaches, we should ask ourselves whether we’re doing enough for those who are less fortunate. As I dropped off my Santa box this year, for Santa’s shoebox (http://www.santashoebox.co.za ), tears sprung to my eyes as I thought of the 100 000 or more...
by sigrid@quintuswealth.co.za | Nov 28, 2012 | Features, Uncategorized
As the New Year approaches, we should all be looking back at how our budgets worked out in 2012. Have we been successful in keeping our income and expenses in balance, or do we need to develop strategies to budget more effectively in 2013? If you are still unsure...
by sigrid@quintuswealth.co.za | Nov 21, 2012 | Features, Uncategorized
The recent turbulence in the mining sector, which has seen thousands of workers on strike as well as tragic loss of life, has raised several questions about the role of mining in South Africa’s economy. Is mining still an important sector for South Africa, and what...
by sigrid@quintuswealth.co.za | Nov 19, 2012 | Features, Uncategorized
Over the past 10 years, the JSE’s All-Share Index (ALSI) has grown on average by 15% above inflation, providing investors with excellent returns while elevating the value of shares significantly. Considering that during the preceding 50 years, the average annual...
