2023 was really tough for SA households…

2023 was really tough for SA households…

In 2023, South African households faced many financial challenges, over and above the challenges of load shedding and water shortages. Reflecting on the year here are three huge battles we had to face. Inflation Inflation rates jumped to nearly 6%, marking a...
Is Gold still a worthwhile bet against inflation……

Is Gold still a worthwhile bet against inflation……

Gold is often considered a better investment in times of high inflation due to several key reasons: Inflation Hedge Gold has historically acted as a reliable hedge against inflation and the Rand. When the general price level of goods and services rises, the value of...
South Africans’ resilience at the test…..

South Africans’ resilience at the test…..

With inflation, running at these stressful levels, and not seeming to come back soon we need to be very aware of how this impacts on our financial future. Quite simply, the higher the inflation rate, the less the value of your money in the future. Thankfully, the...
Inflation is raising its ugly head

Inflation is raising its ugly head

The huge surge in the oil price has sent the price of fuel into the stratosphere with petrol reaching a record high of over R21 per litre. During my last drive to Natal I noticed hundreds of trucks transporting goods up and down from the Highveld. Each one driven on...
Inflation pointing in the right direction….

Inflation pointing in the right direction….

The consumer price index in South Africa increased 4 percent year-on-year in February of 2018, easing from a 4.4 percent rise in January and below market expectations of a 4.2 percent gain. It was the lowest inflation rate since March of 2015. So what is inflation all...