Author Archives: jacquesmomberg

Financial planning for the self-employed

Good day, Going at it alone has never been more popular. Technology advancements have allowed for setting up shop to be a low-cost and seamless process. One doesn’t even need an office or staff to compete and function globally. Record numbers of workers are shunning traditional employment for the freedom of running their own business.Continue reading “Financial planning for the self-employed”

Investing in the future doesn’t have to be at the expense of living your best life today

Good day, A sound plan can help you live confidently today and in the future. Retirement. It’s something our parents deal with and feels like light years away, a thing for the future you to think about. Saving for it often takes a back seat to more immediate ‘needs’ like investing in the current you:Continue reading “Investing in the future doesn’t have to be at the expense of living your best life today”

Moody’s downgrade Update

Good day, Moody’s downgraded South Africa’s sovereign credit rating one notch to Baa3, AND maintained the negative outlook. The rating is now on the lowest level of investment grade. On 9 June 2017, Moody’s Investors Service decided to downgrade South Africa’s sovereign credit rating one notch from Baa2 to Baa3. Furthermore, the rating was assigned aContinue reading “Moody’s downgrade Update”

Don’t overlook the benefits of checking your bank statement

Good day, Consumers who only focus on what is coming and going out of their accounts are missing out of the benefits of the financial data available in their bank statements. Bank statements are not just a great way of keeping a record of all your transactions every month, this is also the perfect startingContinue reading “Don’t overlook the benefits of checking your bank statement”