by O'Hagan Attorneys | Oct 31, 2022 | Saving & Investing
These days, we are all under more financial pressure than usual. Inflation and a weaker rand are taking their toll. Use your 13th cheque So, if you are lucky enough to be getting a 13th cheque this year, you might want to think about the most meaningful things you can...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Oct 31, 2022 | Financial Planning
12 months of bills for one month of fun Realistically, how much leave do you take every year? Most people only manage a couple of weeks. Even if you’re one of the lucky few who can take more, it’s still unlikely that you’ll spend more than a month on holiday in one...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Oct 31, 2022 | Saving & Investing
Last year, shares in the company that owns Facebook – Meta Platforms – were up over 23%. So far in 2022, they have lost more than 60%. This is just one extreme example of how market conditions have changed. Last year, almost everything seemed to be going up. This...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Oct 4, 2022 | Debt Recovery, Insolvency / Liquidation
You should always take as much security for your claims as you possibly can before advancing credit or lending money to a debtor. That’s because if your debtor fails and is “liquidated” (if a corporate) or “sequestrated” (if an individual), without security you will...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Oct 4, 2022 | General Interest
If you are emigrating, or perhaps just going overseas for an extended holiday or work contract, you may well leave behind some form of “unfinished business”. Perhaps you own a property, other assets or bank accounts needing attention, or have outstanding...
