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How to protect your finances should a retrenchment rock your finances

Standard Bank, ABSA, Group Five… Retrenchments in SA in Q2 have increased by 27% from 2018. Tongaat Hulett (5000 jobs in jeopardy) and Deutsche Bank (18 000 jobs set to be cut globally) have issued the latest devastating announcements. The sustained economic downturn is putting extreme pressure on companies, with staff retrenchments being part of the fallout. In tough times, it’s therefore imperative to be prepared. If you’re thinking of making big moves like investing in a home sometime soon, consider how to protect your loved ones from the pressure of debt should a curveball come your way.

Your relationship could be your biggest financial risk

In love today, married tomorrow, but divorce is happening ever more regularly, and your relationship could place you at financial risk.

The Impact of Wealth on South African Families: Managing Next Gen Expectations

The everyday challenges faced by South African families in bringing up children can be further complicated by the presence of substantial wealth, according to international family office Stonehage Fleming. In South Africa, a country with the highest Gini co-efficient in the world[1], being born into privilege can potentially signify a mark of shame. The Gini co-efficient measures income inequality, ranging from 0 to 1, and South Africa’s latest figure is 0.63 (2015).