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Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)

What is the difference between an ETF and a unit trust?

Unit trusts and ETFs A friend of mine recently contacted his broker and requested information about investing in ETFs. He received feedback that they don’t offer the service. Yet, they do have unit trusts.  What is the difference between an ETF Read more…

By Frugal Local, 14 hours1 hour ago
Business

Self employment lessons: The first three months

Self employment lessons – bye bye boss! One day, after a year of planning, I decided to leave my job. I told my boss that I need to get more control over my life and need to jump. She was very Read more…

By Frugal Local, 1 week1 month ago
Business

Budget and plan for your hustles

Planning to start a small business People like using big words such as budgets, business requirement specifications, business plans and arabica. Sadly, for most of us, we don’t have a clue what these are. We want to make money from Read more…

By Frugal Local, 2 weeks2 weeks ago
Investments

Sectional title nightmares – case studies and thoughts

Where exactly is the problem? I’ve heard this too many times. The block sucks. The trustees are old and demented.. This managing agent is incompetent. I’ve been on both sides of the coin: having incompetent people managing a block where Read more…

By Frugal Local, 3 weeks2 months ago
General Finances

What is debt review? Does debt review affect my credit score?

What is debt review? Mrs Latte decided to max out all her credit cards, buy a billion rand house. She crashed her Porshe just last week which the insurance didn’t pay out – because she was driving from Johannesburg to Read more…

By Frugal Local, 4 weeks4 weeks ago
Fees and costs

When is it okay for financial advisors to make money off you?

On the brink of death Everyone in the personal finance community thinks financial advisors are the used coffee grounds that should be used for fertiliser. Many outside the community have experienced shocking fees, excellent service and mixed reviews about what Read more…

By Frugal Local, 1 month2 months ago
Business

Side hustles – finding your first client

The first client is more than the client I once had a potential client come and consult with me about her luxurious product. She sold soap. And it cost R 50 per bar. She wanted to explore the option of Read more…

By Frugal Local, 1 month2 months ago
Investments

How to invest in property with others

Invest with others Imagine that you’re able to buy property. With other people. We know that property affordability is a huge problem in South Africa. With a high barrier of entry, it is difficult for the normal person to invest Read more…

By Frugal Local, 2 months2 months ago
Money Thinking

The file of life

The file of life for if something happens Most of us have the desire to leave a legacy. We want our children and those close to us to have everything they need when we’re gone. To make it easier for Read more…

By Frugal Local, 2 months2 months ago
General Finances

How to get a home loan – the process

Why would I want a home loan? Not everyone can afford to buy property cash.  Some of us need some help by getting a loan from a bank. Other people want to help the bank finance an investment property. If Read more…

By Frugal Local, 2 months3 months ago

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