by tim@timslatter.com | Sep 25, 2017 | Article, Financial Planning
You may be familiar with the 10% savings rule.The idea is that, as soon as you are financially independent, you should save approximately 10% of your income for retirement, and it is a general guideline that gives you a starting point for your savings early on in...
by tim@timslatter.com | Sep 18, 2017 | Article, Financial Planning
Watches can now double as fitness trackers… and if you ask anyone who has one – they are considerably more aware of their activity. Sure – they may not actually exercise more, but with an easier way to monitor how active they are, they are more likely to...
by tim@timslatter.com | Sep 11, 2017 | Article, Financial Planning
It’s important when buying an investment property to do your homework so that your property becomes an asset rather than a liability. While astute investors can make good money, there are significant holding costs and initial fees, and a property is not as...
by tim@timslatter.com | Sep 4, 2017 | Article, Financial Planning
National Wills Week is from 11th to 15th September 2017 and is a time when participating attorneys in South Africa will draft new, basic wills free of charge. To make the most of this time of year, simply make an appointment with a participating attorney before or...
by anthonyb@timslatter.com | Aug 28, 2017 | Article, Financial Planning
The temperature is starting to climb and it’s almost safe to leave your scarf at home. Spring is in the air and, as flowers bloom and citizens emerge from hibernation, it’s the perfect time to start afresh with some spring cleaning. Once you’re done dusting the...
by anthonyb@timslatter.com | Aug 21, 2017 | Article, Financial Planning
An article published on Maya on Money about the 10 key themes investors must not ignore in 2017 inspired thought about a word that gets used a lot in the world of investments — commodities. The key takeaway from this should be that commodities traditionally move...
