by O'Hagan Attorneys | Sep 29, 2022 | Financial Planning, Saving & Investing
“Many folks think they aren’t good at earning money, when what they don’t know is how to use it.” (Frank A. Clark) Getting rich isn’t as hard as it sounds. Years of consistent, calculated investing are almost guaranteed to fill up your coffers. For many, the trickier...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Jun 29, 2022 | Financial Planning
“It is not the load that breaks you down. It’s the way you carry it.” (Lena Horne) Dementia 101 It’s common knowledge that life expectancies are on the up, but few people realise that this also means a significant rise in cases of dementia. Studies show that the...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Jun 29, 2022 | Financial Planning
“I wouldn’t change you for the world. But I would change the world for you.” (Anonymous) Don’t leave things to chanceA budget is key to any good financial plan, and in the case of a special-needs child, it’s even more crucial. Start by plotting an expense...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | May 30, 2022 | Financial Planning
“A good doctor treats the disease, but the great doctor treats the patient who has the disease.” (Unknown) Most of us understand why it’s important to have regular medical check-ups. We also recognise that, as we get older, what we need from them changes too....
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Apr 28, 2022 | Financial Planning, Saving & Investing
When people talk about interest rates, they often talk about “cycles”. That is because central banks, like the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), tend to move rates only in one direction – up or down – for extended periods. At the moment, rates are heading up. After...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Apr 28, 2022 | Financial Planning, Saving & Investing
“Life is not complex. We are complex. Life is simple, and the simple thing is the right thing.” (Oscar Wilde) Unit trusts are meant to be simple. They should be a straightforward and cost-effective way to invest in financial markets. Unfortunately, however, the...
