Everything you need to know about investing. No jargon, no nonsense - totally Franc.
Should you be investing offshore to protect your assets against the weakening rand and lagging South African economy? We explain exactly what investing offshore is, and then go into whether this type of investing is for you.
Less than 10% of South Africans can retire comfortably. If your parents aren't prepared for retirement, not only will you be left worrying about them, but you might become part of the sandwich generation needing to support them. Let’s chat about how you can approach this conversation.
The performance of the Satrix Top 40 ETF in January 2024 might have been Janu-worrying, but it's all part of the ups and downs of equity investing. Click to read more.
If you’re struggling to get started investing, the most important lesson is that any amount is enough in the beginning, no matter how small. The critical thing is to establish an investing habit, and to start now. Here's why.
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Struggling to stick to your savings habit? Then you might need a savings challenge: a savings plan that makes the savings process more of a game. We explain how this fun approach helps you save more and build a good habit.
Over the festive season, 32 of the top 40 companies on the JSE *sleighed*. Find out why the Satrix Top 40 ETF did so well this last month.
Investing can be complicated and overwhelming. Goal-based investing is an approach to wealth management that focuses on your specific financial goals. Find out why it works and how to get started.
Take a page out of Warren Buffett's book and read your way to better money management, savvier investing, and overall financial know-how. The Franc team recommends 6 books to get started.
While the investment fee percentages often seem small, they can have a big impact on your investment growth over time. In this blog post, we unpack what they mean and where they apply.
