by O'Hagan Attorneys | Mar 5, 2025 | Financial Planning, Saving & Investing
“The beauty of debit orders is that they make investing a habit, not an afterthought.” (Warren Buffett) We’re all human – which often means being emotional and not consistently disciplined. Debit orders remove the emotion from investing and encourage...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Mar 5, 2025 | Saving & Investing
“Our greatest motivation in life comes from not knowing the future.” (Thomas Frey) Investing is an exercise in uncertainty. When you make any investment, you are taking a bet on the future. This can be a hard thing to do. Markets move up and down, economies shift, and...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Feb 6, 2025 | Saving & Investing
“Focussing is about saying no.” (Steve Jobs) What is the point of investing? In simple terms, there are only two reasons to invest: To save for a specific goal like sending a child to university or taking a holiday. These are finite targets with clear time frames. To...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Jan 15, 2025 | Saving & Investing
“If you want something done right, do it yourself” – (Unofficial motto of Gen X) Gen X is the somewhat enigmatic generation group wedged between Baby Boomers and Millennials. Born from 1965 – 1980, they’re currently between 45 and 60 years old. What’s in...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Nov 4, 2024 | Saving & Investing
“Excellence is my new habit.” (Dirk Stroda) Athletes know that excelling in endurance sports and building wealth both require more than pure skill. They also demand resilience, patience, and discipline. Here are six habits that top investors and elite athletes share....
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Nov 3, 2024 | Saving & Investing
“Some things are up to us and some things are not up to us.” (Epictetus) Investing can often feel hard. The keys to success may seem daunting. Is your fund manager making the right decisions? Is the market going up or down? Is the rand strong or weak? These things...
