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Trend chasing & your taxes

Administrator — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:41:51 +0000

Why diversification still matters (especially when gold is in the headlines) Gold prices have risen sharply recently, and when one asset performs well it’s tempting to move more money into it. The problem is that by the time something makes headlines, much of the upside has often already happened. Chasing what’s “hot” can expose investors…

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Tax on donations

Administrator — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:47:54 +0000

Tax filing season is upon us, with auto assessments from SARS starting on the 7th of July. Therefore, I have decided to discuss a very underrated tax deduction that people tend to misunderstand, which is charitable donations. Donation Limit: You can deduct up to 10% of your taxable income (excluding retirement fund lump sums and severance benefits) for…

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