by O'Hagan Attorneys | Jan 31, 2023 | Financial Planning, Saving & Investing
What would you do if you were given R2 million and told you had to invest it in property? You might think of buying a nice flat in Cape Town’s southern suburbs that you could rent out to students. That should give you an attractive yield in what seems like a good...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Jan 31, 2023 | Estate Planning, Saving & Investing
We live in a globalised society. Your microwave comes from Korea, your fridge from Germany. Your car is Swedish (although most of its parts are made in China), and your favourite restaurant is Italian. Of course, you’re also proudly South African on a Saturday...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Jan 5, 2023 | Saving & Investing
“I’d like to tidy up the entire planet. I would go anywhere if there were something that needs tidying.” (Marie Kondo) There’s nothing better than ripping out a bunch of weeds and revealing a flourishing garden in the process! While most of us are able to...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Nov 29, 2022 | Financial Planning, Saving & Investing
With the festive season around the corner, it’s time to think about taking a rest, putting your feet up, and perhaps spending some quiet time with a good book. There are many really useful books about personal finance available. Here are three recommendations to keep...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Nov 29, 2022 | Financial Planning, Saving & Investing
Let’s be honest, we all desire financial freedom. Who doesn’t dream of retiring early, travelling the world and indulging your hobbies, all the while knowing your loved ones are taken care of? While this may seem like some far-off pipedream, the heart-warming truth is...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Nov 29, 2022 | Saving & Investing
In the Covid crash, from 20 February to 23 March 2020, the S&P 500 fell 34%. This was the fastest 30% decline in stock market history, and it was caused by the massive uncertainty of what would happen as governments started to impose lockdowns. As the market...
