These past few years have been tumultuous. There have been global health scares, lockdowns and wars, we’ve seen poverty, economic collapse and political conflict. And yet 2024 may be the most significant year for determining the trajectory of the global economy....
We’re told to save – for a rainy day, emergencies, or retirement. It makes sense to leave your savings untouched for as long as possible. And yet, the rationale for keeping your nest egg untouched doesn’t always hold up in novel circumstances. If...
After tense negotiations South Africa’s GNU cabinet has been finalised. These are unprecedented times in SA’s history since it’s the first time we’re seeing a coalition government of national unity. Fin Select takes a look at the cabinet and...
We’ve seen numerous retirement reforms in the past few decades, but the latest is bound to stir the pot(s). South Africa’s 2-pot pension system is scheduled to kick off in September 2024. What is the 2-pot system and how will it affect your retirement...
With just 20 days until local elections, many people are wondering what the future holds for South Africa. We’re all wondering what will happen in South Africa’s 2024 election and what the future holds thereafter. Fin Select takes a look at the parties,...
With upcoming elections in South Africa and the U.S. this year, fake news and deepfake pose significant sociopolitical threats. But what’s the difference between the two? While ‘fake news’ became a big topic of interest during the 2016 presidential...
