This week saw trillions wiped off global markets in a very short space of time as investors panicked over the developments in China. By the end of the week some stability was restored mainly in US but other markets, especially emerging ones, were left battered and...
Gold has always been a storage of wealth. The lustre of gold has attracted investors for centuries. Over the best part of the last decade, however, it seems to have lost its shine. Peaking at levels around $1900 a few years ago to $1100 of late the big question is,...
Your credit card can be a great financial tool if you understand how it works and how to use it effectively. In the same breath it can be the single cause of your financial demise if you let it run away from you. How credit cards differ from debit cards. The credit...
One of the more complex financial products is a life assurance policy. You need to understand the definitions of the benefits taken and the conditions under which they will be paid out. You also need to be aware of the various exclusions that are applied. The...
Taking the option to go it alone with your investments takes some work. The financial universe is huge and navigating your way through the options takes a lot of research and study before making an appropriate choice. You could choose investments that are actively...