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Planning for Your Retirement Should Start Now [+ downloadable calculator]
Going into retirement may seem like a faraway concept for many of us. But it's something many more of us should start thinking about right now.
Investing
Everything you need to know about investing. No jargon, no nonsense - totally Franc.
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Market Update: Understand your Satrix Top 40 Performance
The first quarter of 2023 was mostly good for the top 40 companies on the JSE: 21 of the top 40 companies saw gains (growth). This was due to promising financial results and positive outlooks for the rest of the 2023 year.
Understanding the Stock Exchange and Share Prices
The stock market goes up and down. The Satrix 40 ETF – the equity fund in which Franc invests members’ money – goes up and down with it. Here’s how these stock markets work, and who decides the share prices.
Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Budget
Budgeting allows you to track your income and expenses, giving you a clear picture of your financial situation and gives you the ability to plan ahead.
Why You Should Avoid The Best Advice
When the financial advice you receive always lands you in the red, it just might be time to stop taking it. Read this blog to find out why.
So, Those Markets Hey…Q4 ’22
This quarter produced positive returns for most of the companies listed on the JSE Top 40 as 36 of these companies were in the green. Let’s analyse what happened.
The Best Gift Ever
When I was young, I always looked forward to Christmas. Since I became a father, it’s been a beautiful experience. Find out how I found the best gift ever.
Environmental, Social & Governance Investing
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing has been around in some form or another for decades. So it’s high time we dive into what ESG means.
Day Trading Stocks - Do or Don’t?
In South Africa, day trading is quite popular amongst the youth and has grown significantly since the start of the pandemic. Find out the pros and cons here.