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When it comes to building a home, there are different methods used by contractors all over the world, based on the climate of the country and the residents’ lifestyles. In the USA for instance, houses are usually built with wood and the rooms are made quite small in order to contain the heat in the […]

If you’re looking for possible jobs in finance, you’re bound to have seen the appeal of working in investment banking. Many financial professionals such as qualified Chartered Accountants, eventually go into the field of investment banking for a variety of reasons. This is also a popular question for interviewers: “So why are you interesting in […]

South Africa has a long and rich history of mining. In fact, the nation has been built around the industry, pushing our economy forward over the years. In 2006, South Africa was the biggest gold producer in the world. Things were steadily on the rise, but recent events have put the future of mining on […]

Those in finance and business, such as those with financial manager jobs, would probably be interested in obtaining their MBA at one point. Gone are the days where you would have to get your studies over in your 20s, as many applicants for the MBA programme start their studies about a decade after graduating from […]

Predicting stock markets through art During May 2013, art auctioneers in London and other auction houses around the world were somewhat surprised by the record numbers of sales, as well as their values, in art auctions. This behaviour of making impulsive, high purchases on things like art investment, jetting off on international holidays via a private […]

You may not believe it, but property prices in different areas can have a considerable impact on one another: indeed, your favourite scuba diving lodge may appreciate or depreciate as prices inland vacillate. Despite the activity in the market for houses for sale in Centurion, it is Johannesburg that seems to be the front-runner when […]

If you’ve been saving up a decent sum of money with the intention of using that money to build your own home, make sure you have enough capital saved up before commencing with the building. If your credit rating isn’t very good or you would prefer to avoid the 20-year dependence on a home loan […]

“Volcano eruption” for SA bonds While the rand’s 8% plummet to the dollar may be good for the local market, it’s a gloomy sign for foreign investors and it removes the attractiveness of South Africa’s debt. The Societe Generale SA says that there is a huge risk of foreign investors selling off their investments, which […]

People don’t need to be in finance jobs to make intelligent investment choices. They don’t need a degree in numbers to take proper care of their financial future. In order to take advantage of wise investments, one simply needs to think logically and be patient with long-term investments. In spite of the rising cost of living, […]

Musa Capital: Building African wealth through investment Musa Capital was founded by joint partners, one of whom is an African American from Mississippi who grew up when circumstances were tough for people in the Southern States. He says he got his entrepreneurial drive from his father, while his “never say die” attitude came from watching […]