2017 was the year ethical failure dominated news headlines – By Fundhouse Cartoonist Zapiro described Jacob Zuma’s long-awaited exit as President of the country as the end of an error. But does this mean that in South Africa we can anticipate the dawn of an ethical era? Time Magazines Person of the Year for 2017…
Why you should never skirt the vital issue of Life Insurance Life insurance may not be a particularly pleasant topic of conservation but ignoring it is far more dangerous. Life cover is the first step towards a successful financial plan and is an absolute must for young up-and-comers. You simply have to ensure that your…
As time goes by, our financial goals evolve and change. When we’re young, most of us focus on specific goals that will help us to accumulate wealth. Then – as our golden years approach – we tend to shift our attention to wealth preservation and, ultimately, the successful transfer of capital to those we love.…
Choosing to downsize your home for retirement is a momentous decision, but it can be a very exciting process if managed well. It’s a financially savvy strategy that also gifts you more time, the greatest commodity of all. Remember that downsizing doesn’t mean downgrading. Lovingly pruning two rose bushes can be just as fulfilling as…
The start of a new year brings with it a fresh mindset with which to consider investment prospects for 2018. Over the course of any given year, and in particular such a politically and economically busy one such as 2017, it is easy to lose track of where we are as we filter the deluge…
When it comes to investing, we all like to think of ourselves as rational beings who are controlled by our heads and not our hearts. But even successful investors can let emotions lead the way with harsh consequences on our hard-earned wealth….. You may think that you’re one of the fortunate ones who can switch…
It’s hard to like the tax man, more so the one wearing the capital gains tax cap. Capital gains tax can come as a nasty surprise, but as it’s based on investment gains, it should actually be celebrated! Read on to find out how you can use the capital gains tax rules to your advantage. …
Kanan Wealth’s ongoing commitment to Financial Wellness Phew, November already! As another frantic year draws to a close, we’d like to take a deep breath and share some of the things we’ve been doing at Kanan Wealth to provide our clients – both private and institutional – with the liberating benefit of Financial Wellness. What…
Economics –The science that deals with the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services or the material welfare of humankind. Ubuntu – The act of showing humanity towards others. “A person is person through people”. In this piece I will be focusing on what these two concepts mean when they are fused together to…
We live in a world characterised by increasing tension around immigration, wealth disparity, unemployment and corruption. These tensions have taken functional form in the increasing power of ‘populist’ political parties. A populist politician or political party is one that seeks to highlight the difference between the “have’s” and the “have not’s”, and to use this…