It may not be a nice topic that we wish to think about or discuss very often, particularly as it can be a sensitive subject if you know someone who has suffered from breast cancer or a scare. However, the disease’s prolific nature is exactly why we need to talk about it — and why...
The 10% rule – An all-round financial workout
You may be familiar with the 10% savings rule.The idea is that, as soon as you are financially independent, you should save approximately 10% of your income for retirement, and it is a general guideline that gives you a starting point for your savings early on in life. If you consistently save 10% of everything...
Smart Start Series: 4 Smart Start Series Structuring for efficiency
Structuring for efficiency is about how you invest and how you hold your assets. Especially with regards to investing in a manner that will reduce taxes for you. You can get advice around how to do this from your financial planner. In this video, Ruark describes: The acronym S.M.A.R.T for tax reducing investing The benefits...
Smart Start Series: 3. Starting with the end in mind
Planning for your retirement (whatever you think that might look like) is vital and offers huge benefits if you can start early. It is a good idea to start thinking about your lifestyle in retirement, even when you’re as young as 21. Ruark in this video shares some vital tips: Why planning retirement early is...
