10 things you should know about exchange traded funds
Exchange traded funds, or ETFs, are becoming popular with investors because they take the guesswork out of investing by tracking market indices. Bruce Cameron tells you what you should know about ETFs before you commit your cash.

Higher returns without tears
Some newer ETFs make use of mathematical techniques to enhance returns.

What you should know about scrip lending
ETFs reduce costs by lending shares in the financial markets. What does this mean for you?

What’s the deal with financial planners?
The ins and outs of paying and using an independent financial planner.

What you must be told
There are certain things your planner has to tell you.

What a client wants
Research findings on how clients view their advisers.

Investing for income and growth
Funds that achieve a balance in providing both income and capital growth.

Where there’s smoke
If you smoke electronic cigarettes, what happens to your life premiums?

Arguing with the taxman
The law now clarifies at what stage you have to pay the taxman.

The mechanics of the fixed-income market
How interest rates and fixed-income investments affect you.

DAVID SYLVESTER ON THE SHARE MARKET: Still a long way to go
Encouraging governments and companies to adopt sound corporate governance is the only way to turn the tide of corruption and poor business practices.

JO-MARIE RABE ON ART: For what it’s worth
Just because an object is old or beautiful, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s valuable. So what does determine its price?

BRUCE JACK ON WINE: At the coalface
Your braai, and the wine you serve with it, should be worthy of the custodians of the oldest surviving human tradition.

MARGARETE KING’S FINE PRINT: Getting your just rewards

LAURA DU PREEZ ON THE INTERNET: Your life cover in your hands
Do-it-yourself online life assurance may prove to be quick and cheap, but be sure you don’t overlook some factors you should be taking into account.

HELEN WALNE BACKCHATS: Less than I bargained for
My obsession with hunting down castaway clothes and second-hand books has left my finances in tatters.