Precious metals are a raw commodity many clients decide to invest a portion of their wealth in for diversification, protecting against volatility and uncertainty, and acting as a hedge against threats like inflation. The physical asset can be held in an individual retirement account (IRA), or an investor can buy gold or a metal of their choice. Many opt to hold precious metals like gold, silver, palladium, and platinum in self-directed IRAs for...
Learning about Instaforex can be an intimidating process for a beginner. However, by understanding the basics and arming yourself with a few critical pieces of knowledge, you can become a successful Instaforex trader. This guide will cover what you need to learn more about the Instaforex platform and how to use it effectively. Overview of the Platform's Offerings. Instaforex offers a variety of brokerage solutions, such as trading accounts,...
Trading can be a risky business, and there are countless pitfalls for the beginner trader to fall into. But it doesn't have to be that way! In this blog post, we'll share with you the 7 key rules of successful trading, so that you can get going on the right foot from the start. 1. Avoid Panic Trading One of the most important rules for successful trading is to avoid panic trading. Staying calm and strategic is the best way for you to invest and...
Kenya is an East African country while Nigeria is in West Africa. If you’re looking to Send Money from Kenya to Nigeria, then using a bank wouldn’t be the best option on the table. A money transfer app is preferred because of a number of reasons. We will share with you some of these reasons – the 5 most important ones. There are tons of reasons why you would want to Send Money from Kenya to Nigeria. For some, it is for business purposes....
In this article, we will talk about the common mistakes made by people who trade in the stock market. If you do not make the mistakes mentioned here without succumbing to your will, you can earn better money in the stock market in the long run. 1. Deposit of borrowed money, loan or all savings One of the most significant handicaps of novice investors who want to make money in the stock market and want to get rich quickly is investing all of...
The Forex market can be an intimidating place for new traders. With so many options and strategies available, it can be difficult to know where to start. If you are looking for a strategy that will help you to win big in forex trading, don’t worry! We will introduce you to a few so that you can choose the best option for you. Let’s start now. What is a forex trading strategy? Forex trading strategies are the key to unlocking the...
There is a reason that the majority of restaurants fail in their first year – it is a notoriously difficult industry to succeed in. The combination of high overhead costs, fickle customers, and the ever-changing trends in food make it a challenging business to be in. However, there are a lot of things you can do to attract consumer attention and stay ahead of the curve, including incorporating cryptocurrency into your business model. You...
One stop shops have been around for a while and, for a lot of people they’ve served as an extremely valuable service. Having said that, some people have a negative impression in their minds without knowing much, other than somebody has used the term ‘one stop shop’ to describe a business to them. Perhaps it was a sales person touting for business and said something like ‘our competitors are a one stop shop; they aren’t experts in any...
With the first month of the new year nearing its end, the South African Social Security Agency(Sassa) has released the SRD grant payment schedule for February 2022 and they are as follows. Sassa R350 grant payments are back in full swing and starting on 14 February, the 350 grant payment days for February are scheduled as follows. If you are a Sassa R350 grant recipient whose ID number includes the last three digits listed below, you can...
When you invest in a mutual fund, typically, what happens is a manager of the mutual funds will decide which stocks or securities to invest within that particular fund. As individual investors, we can't buy one share from an individual company. Instead, we buy into a pool of assets managed by the fund manager who does all of the work for us. Types of mutual funds There are many different types of mutual funds to choose from, and they either...
Tax expert Charmaine Germishuys says SARS are doing home visits to check the home office space submitted for deductions is being used exclusively for work85% of work from home office claims are being rejected by SARS adds Germihshuys Working from home is part of our “new normal” and home offices are predicted to remain a permanent feature of many employment relationships going forward – but what does that mean for you financially, asks...
Using your credit card smartly is an essential requirement these days. This is because it will assist you to create an ideal CIBIL score. And, to make that happen, never forget to repay the complete due amount in one go. So, if you are experiencing a cash crunch, then it would be best to start using a credit card as it is the best and easiest way to make acquisitions in a cashless manner. It has been noticed that in recent years, the number of...
JD.com is a China-based e-commerce platform and is among the largest B2C online retailers in its region. It directly sends goods to consumers while also acting as middlemen in other transactions. This article aims to look at Chinas' first royalty-free stock material center that advocates for IPR protection from JD stock. Initially, the firm's primary purpose was to sell authentic products to all of its customers. Currently, the company...
ew to funding with Fundi? You've come to the right place! Here's some guidance on how to use your FundiCard to pay for your accommodation fees. New to funding with Fundi? You've come to the right place! Here's some guidance on how to use your FundiCard to pay for your accommodation fees. This is done by dialing a USSD code on your mobile phone. Step One Dial *134*87646# or *120*3385#. No airtime or data is needed to do this. Step...
Stop wondering if you were approved for your SASSA grant and follow these steps to find out how you can track your SASSA grant application status online. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) administers social grants to South African citizens who require assistance. SASSA offers the following social grants: Grant for older personsDisability grantWar veterans grantCare dependency grantFoster child grantChild...
Like the rest of the industries in the country, the UK’s finance and accounting industry finds itself in a precarious spot. While most British businesses are in dire need of accounting and advisory services, small-scale accounting firms of the UK are being unable to meet these demands as they’re still recovering from the unannounced arrival of the COVID-19 outbreak. During this period, these small-scale firms have had to - Restructure...
Accountancy firms in the UK, especially the small-scale ones, often find it hard to handle business tasks, manage multiple accounts, take care of expansion plans, and keep the employees happy on a day to day basis. Hence, the quality of work isn’t particularly great in the UK’s small-scale firms. Employee satisfaction in these firms is quite rare. Most accountants in the UK switch jobs and roles every year, just out of boredom. Small scale...
It is now your last chance to apply to benefit from the Covid-19 Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme (TERS). The fund has said that they will make sure that all the outstanding valid claims are paid. Advertisement Today is the last day you can apply to benefit from the Covid-19 Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme (TERS). The fund has said that they will make sure that all the outstanding valid claims are...
Now that Government has rolled out support for the vulnerable during the pandemic, calls have come for Government to introduce a more permanent solution. Black Sash has started a campaign to work towards having Government introduce a Basic Income Grant. Human rights organisation, Black Sash, is petitioning for Government to implement a Basic Income Grant after the implementation of the R350 grant by SASSA. This basic income grant should...
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 4IR Commission has published a new report looking at the state of technology in South Africa, and possible tax changes the country could introduce to help it prepare for the ‘fourth industrial revolution’. The commission is composed of 33 experts and 60 groups, including listed companies and government departments, mandated to look at changes government can introduce as part of its focus on technology. Among...