Invest In... Everything?
Alternative investments seem like a lot of effort and a bit of a gamble. Do you think are they worth the bragging rights at the next braai?
Investing
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The Low-down on Investing In Art Part 2
Welcome back to the final part of the two-part series on investing in art. The last article covered the different ways to invest in art and now you might want to exit.
The Low-down on Investing In Art Part 1
You've seen Swizz Beats and Alicia Keys's "The Dean Collection". You've seen Nelson Makamo's art in Oprah's foyer. So, you're thinking, "I want to get into investing in art!" Here's the low down:
How Are Investments Taxed?
The only things certain in life are death and taxes. This is something worth remembering when we are tempted to postpone our investment strategies.
Time-In Beats Timing
People who buy and sell shares often laugh at people who buy and hold. However, our analysis shows that buying and holding is better most of the time.
Growing Money-Smart Children
A personal account of when to start saving for children, tips to introduce good financial habits and how to do so.
5 Investment Mythbusters
Growing up, many of us have perceptions about investing that we (hopefully!) figure out later are not correct. Here are 5 myths from the past that aren't true today.
Income vs Capital Growth
Income earned and realised capital gains (when you sell something for more than you paid) have different tax consequences. This is one of the considerations to make when investing.
What Are Digital Assets?
Since Bitcoin’s debut in 2009, the idea of using blockchain or similar cryptographic software to create cryptocurrencies and other types of assets has mushroomed wildly. But how do we understand the phenomenon?