“There’s a forex scam that’s going around. There are plenty but this one I experienced myself.”…
We all want a quick way of making money. In exasperation we cast caution to the wind and search online for ideas. Read more on what to watch out for.
Finance Articles
Longevity – So much more than Old Bones Creaking at Dawn
One of the advantages of being older, as I told a young friend recently, is that you tend to
become more truthful. You say it like it is, without caring as much about other people’s
reactions.
Will an Insurance Policy Really Protect Your Lifestyle?
The day I announced to my family that I was going to sell insurance, my dad shook his head sadly. ‘You are going to embarrass this family’, he stated. I guess I understand where he is coming from – almost everyone I know has had a fight with their insurance company.
Taxes: Why my mother tried to quit smoking twice a year
We knew that, twice a year, my mom would abandon cigarettes: at tax time, and on the 31st of December when she would resolve to live clean. It was one of our family traditions.
A Perfect Cottage in an Imperfect World
Passive income – a rental property in a beautiful location is the way to go. Once the property has paid for itself, you can retire in luxury for a second time. Should you manage it yourself?
Extra Income Streams
Many people find that the income they derive from their monthly pay check is no longer adequate to meet their lifestyle needs. And so we sit at our desks, scroll through FaceBook links and dream…Where can I find extra streams of income that require little or no work? What can I actively do to improve my income?
Fuel price blues… should you consider buying a horse?
With the continual monthly rise in fuel prices you might well wonder if it isn’t time to buy a horse to replace your motor vehicle. However, before you consider horse trading, let us look at some of the factors that brought us to this point.
When you need a new car
If you drive a car in South Africa, you will understand the hassle of replacing it. Once you have decided on a make and model, the paperwork begins. Some dealerships will try and rip you off, by adding extra administrative costs to the transaction.
Still not Treating Customers Fairly
In 2011, the Financial Services Board (FSB) announced they would be launching Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) in South Africa. Last year, Northwood released a blog that noted a few instances of non-compliance from financial planners. TCF is a relatively new Financial Services requirement, and is meant to ensure that those who practice in the Financial Services Industry provide their clients with suitable products and services.
Changing with the times
Northwood Financial Services CC first opened its doors in 1990, with a complement of only two staff members. Everything was simpler back then, and processes were relatively easy to manage.