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...
by sigrid@quintuswealth.co.za | Nov 6, 2012 | Features, Uncategorized
Discovery Health clients should take note of the recent announcements with regards to premium increases and benefit changes for 2013. Headline Increase for 2013 Discovery has announced that their headline increase for next year (2013) will be 10.9%, with increases...
by sigrid@quintuswealth.co.za | Oct 30, 2012 | Features, Uncategorized
Having sufficient savings for your retirement is an essential part of planning for the time of your life when you’re no longer working, but how do you ensure that your retirement savings will be sufficient? I recently attended an excellent presentation by Coronation...
by sigrid@quintuswealth.co.za | Oct 25, 2012 | Features, Uncategorized
A recent statistic indicates that only 5% of South Africans can afford to retire comfortably. This alarming figure should serve as a wake-up call to all of us – can we really afford to retire? Retirement – What Is Needed In order to retire, you’ll need to have a...
by sigrid@quintuswealth.co.za | Oct 16, 2012 | Features, Uncategorized
If you open any newspaper these days you’ll see the issue of debt dominating the financial headlines. From government debt in the Eurozone and efforts to balance the US federal budget, world politicians are constantly trying to solve debt issues before they spin out...
