by Sacks & Associates | Mar 24, 2025 | Monthly Investment Update
INVESTMENT MARKET UPDATE FEBRUARY 2025 What developments have unfolded in local and global markets throughout the month of FEBRUARY? 3.2% YoY SA headline inflation in January R17.25 Billion YoY Diesel savings were achieved with the suspension of loadshedding 25%...
by Sacks & Associates | Mar 24, 2025 | blog, MARKET
We live in a world where more is often seen as better: more money, more investments, more security, more financial strategies. But what if there comes a point where adding more doesn’t necessarily add value? The law of diminishing returns suggests that beyond a...
by Sacks & Associates | Mar 17, 2025 | blog, LIFESTYLE
The purpose of ego is security. The nature of ego is insecurity. The destiny of ego is surrender. (Credit: @findingawareness on Instagram) It’s an interesting paradox, isn’t it? The very thing we rely on to create a sense of safety, our ego, is inherently restless,...
by Sacks & Associates | Mar 17, 2025 | blog, MARKET
At first glance, it seems obvious why someone would seek out a financial adviser or planner; to make smarter money decisions! But if that were the only reason, personal finance books and online calculators would have made financial planners obsolete long ago. The...
by Sacks & Associates | Mar 10, 2025 | blog, MARKET
When it comes to life insurance, one of the most common questions people ask is: How much cover do I actually need? While the typical rule of thumb suggests between 10 to 15 times your annual salary, the real answer depends on your unique circumstances,...
