by O'Hagan Attorneys | Jan 15, 2026 | Saving & Investing
“If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.” (Albert Einstein) Every investment journey starts with good intentions. You want to save more, protect your future, care for your family and give yourself the life you want to lead. But...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Nov 5, 2025 | Financial Planning, Saving & Investing
All that glisters is not gold.” (William Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice) 1. Cash ain’t king Let’s cut to the chase: cash is not optimal for long-term investments. While it is the safest asset class, shares, property, and commodities generally produce better...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Oct 3, 2025 | Behavioural Finance, Saving & Investing
“In the face of too many choices, we often choose nothing—and pay dearly for it.” (Barry Schwartz, The Paradox of Choice) Everyone knows about FOMO. But have you even heard of FOBO, let alone contemplated how it might be kaiboshing your wealth...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Sep 3, 2025 | Saving & Investing
“Patience is not simply the ability to wait – it’s how we behave while we’re waiting.” (Joyce Meyer) In recent years, there’s been a huge increase in advertising for market trading apps. These adverts all have two things in common: Firstly, they show someone making a...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Aug 6, 2025 | Saving & Investing
“In investing, as in life, it’s often better to be the patient retriever than the anxious terrier. Be steady, focused, and wait for the right opportunity.” (Inspired by Warren Buffett) When it comes to investing we’ve all got a bit of dog in us. But what breed are...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Jun 3, 2025 | Financial Planning, Saving & Investing
“The markets are like weather; you may not like it, but you have to bear it.” (Rakesh Jhunjhunwala) South African investors don’t need to follow every twist in American politics or economics, but you can’t ignore them either. The world’s biggest economy casts a long...
