by O'Hagan Attorneys | Sep 29, 2023 | Financial Planning
“Farewell! God knows when we shall meet again.” (William Shakespeare) Marital contracts 101 There are various types of marital contracts, including: In community of property. This is the default position in South Africa. The couple share all their assets...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Aug 30, 2023 | Financial Planning
“Many folks think they aren’t good at earning money, when what they don’t know is how to use it.” (Frank A. Clark) If you have done any reading on budgeting, you have almost certainly come across the problem of the morning cappuccino. It’s that old piece of advice...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Jun 29, 2023 | Financial Planning
“The course of true love never did run smooth.” (William Shakespeare) The times they are a-changin’ Living together and having children without getting married is becoming increasingly accepted worldwide. When Boris Johnson and his partner lived together as the first...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Apr 28, 2023 | Financial Planning, Saving & Investing
Many people think that the more money they have, the more they can buy, and therefore the happier they will be. True wealth, however, is not just about living standards. Being wealthy is as much a mindset as it is a measure of what you have in your bank account. It is...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Apr 28, 2023 | Financial Planning, Saving & Investing
“The biggest risk is not taking any risk.” (Mark Zuckerberg) So, what is risk, exactly? Investment risk can be defined as the probability of loss relative to the expected return on any investment. It’s a measure of the level of uncertainty of achieving the returns...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Apr 28, 2023 | Financial Planning, Saving & Investing
Any good habits can be bred at a very young age. Learning positive attitudes towards money is no different. Research has found that children understand financial concepts much sooner than many of us realise. The University of Cambridge has found that by the age of...
