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In samewerking met Cobus Myburgh (Momentum Financial Planning)


Ons streef om ons gemeenskap (oud en jonk) te bemagtig met finansiele kennis en informasie om hul finansiële welstand te verbeter.

Factoid
In 1980, a bag of Simba crisps cost 99c. How much do you think a 2l milk cost?
When you invest, you must beat inflation. This is why South Africans can't afford to put their money under the mattress.
Article
Having the difficult estate planning conversation with your family
Many families avoid talking about life insurance and estate planning. This is an opportunity to explain your decisions, so that no one feels hurt due to a misunderstanding.
Article
Getting a divorce? Check your life insurance policy.
Often you’ll need to make changes to your life policy after a divorce.
Article
It's good to talk to your kids about money
Families can use everyday 'teachable moments' to set their children up for financial success
Factoid
Why money isn't as simple as it seems.
These common beliefs about money are not necessarily true!
Article
Do you have financial anxiety? Here's how to calm your money nerves.
Do you procrastinate when it comes to opening the bills every month? Or stay awake at night worrying about money? Find out what financial anxiety is and how to manage it.
Factoid
How much would you have today if you had invested R1,000 in Apple 10 years ago?
Think you know the answer?
Tool
Are your teenagers money smart?
Send this quiz to your teenagers and see how they do.
Factoid
Yes, Monopoly can help make you richer!
Learn from Monopoly to manage your money better.
Form
Are you financially fit?
Take this quick quiz and find out.
Podcast
Do you feel overwhelmed thinking about money?
In this podcast Levashni Naicker (Communications Specialist) talks to Paul Nixon (Head of behavioural finance) about investor behavior, investment noise and what happens when we are faced with too many choices.
Tips
Lose your job? Don't make rash decisions.
Thinking of spending your payout? Paying off debt? Opening a business? Read this before you make any decisions.
Factoid
Your pet can receive your life insurance payout
Is this true or false?
Article
Fun fact: In 1980, Pepsi cost R0.33. In 2023, it costs R9.99.
When you invest, you must beat inflation. This is why South Africans can’t afford to put their money under the mattress.
Video
Should you get insurance to protect your child?
5 reasons you should consider it and how Momentum can help.
Tool
Do you really need income protection?
Income protection makes sure you get a regular income if you can't work because of a serious illness or injury. Do you need it?
Factoid
Dink jy daaraan om tekkies te koop?
In plaas daarvan om in 2016 nuwe tekkies te gekoop het, kon jy in Nike-aandele belê het en jou geld ses keer vermenigvuldig het.
Article
Does your husband or wife avoid talking about life insurance?
Death is a tough subject to address - but if something happens to you or your spouse, life insurance will help secure your children's future.
Tool
Pretfeite oor geld vir jonger kinders
Doen hierdie vasvra met jou jonger kinders om hulle belangstelling in geld aan te wakker.
Tool
Let's talk about school fees and other monthly education costs
Use this calculator to work out your monthly school bills
Factoid
Warren Buffett's 5/25 rule
What one of the world's richest men says about prioritising.
Factoid
Rules for good money management.
4 pointers for your 2023 financial plan.
Podcast
Making sense of annuities
In this podcast Niel Joubert (Communications Manager) talks to Elri Pienaar (Manager: Income and Structured Solutions) about annuities.
Factoid
Every person in the world has 3 currencies...
One is money. What are the other two?
Form
Have you updated your will?
You’ve dedicated your life to make sure your loved ones are taken care of. Don't leave them worrying about their finances because your estate was short of cash.
Factoid
You can't get back time. Don't waste it.
Life lessons on managing your time.
Tool
Let's debunk some myths about car insurance.
Are red cars more expensive to insure? Here's where you find the answer!
Form
Has your financial position changed?
Use this checklist to find out if you have all your financial bases covered.
Article
5 tips for building your emergency savings fund
It’s more important than ever to build up emergency savings that you can fall back on when the world gives you a financial knock.
Tips
It's illegal to leave your life insurance payout to your pet
Here’s some tips to ensure that your life insurance goes where it’s meant to.
Article
Worried that you made the wrong decision about your medical aid?
Every December, you have had to choose whether to change the medical aid you’re on, or keep to your current option. But if you feel you’ve made the wrong choice, all is not lost! Let’s look at what you can change during the year.
Article
Life insurance is very different to an investment - here’s why.
Most people need both insurance and investments in their financial plans. Before you make any decisions, make sure you understand what insurance is.
Video
Welcome to your fun fund!
We have all heard of an emergency and rainy-day fund, but what about a fund for the good times?
Guides
80% of New Year's resolutions fail!
Make a plan instead – here’s a 5-step guide.
Article
South Africans are investing internationally - from their armchairs
There has never been a better time to set up your international investment.
Video
Premium lamb chops for R6.60
Sounds dodgy, right? See how inflation can leave a bad taste in your mouth.
Article
Help jou kinders om meer oor krediet te leer
'n Kort beskrywing van wat krediet is vir kinders van 8 tot 12 jaar oud
Form
Are you making these common money mistakes?
Your long-term wealth depends on the choices you make with each challenge you encounter as you move through life. Check how you are doing with this quiz.
Tool
Living the good life!
So you’ve tied the knot and want to have a great life. But do you and your partner think about money the same way?

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