by O'Hagan Attorneys | May 7, 2026 | Market Update, Saving & Investing
“Markets don’t rise on euphoria; they scale the wall of worry.” (Michael Arone) Why US equities keep rising as warships gather Despite the outbreak of war in late February, US equities have shown remarkable resilience, with the S&P 500...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Apr 2, 2026 | Retirement Planning, Saving & Investing, Trusts
“Legacy is not leaving something for people. It’s leaving something in people.” (Peter Strople, former Dell Computer Corporation director) Leave a personal legacy, not just a financial one We all know how important it is to our loved ones that we leave behind a valid...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Apr 2, 2026 | Market Update, Saving & Investing
Recent developments in the Middle East have once again brought global uncertainty into focus. With oil prices rising sharply, there is concern about the potential impact on inflation, interest rates and economic growth particularly for emerging markets such as South...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Mar 9, 2026 | Economy, Financial Planning, Saving & Investing, tax
“The 2026 Budget marks an important turning point for South Africa.” (Dr Duncan Pieterse, Director-General, National Treasury) Some of the best news in Budget 2026 is the real GDP growth of an estimated 1.4% for 2025, rising to 2% in 2028, and a debt ratio that will...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Feb 3, 2026 | Retirement Planning, Saving & Investing, tax
“The avoidance of taxes is the only intellectual pursuit that still carries any reward. (John Maynard Keynes) 1. Boost your retirement savings Contributing to a Retirement Annuity (RA) before 28 February can reduce your taxable income and grow your long-term...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Feb 3, 2026 | Financial Planning, Saving & Investing
“The power of compounding reflects the principle that small, consistent improvements yield disproportionately large results over time.” (Morgan Housel) In his book The Psychology of Money, Morgan Housel makes a great observation about Warren Buffett: more than 97% of...
