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The eruption of Eyjafjallajokull, one of Iceland's many volcanoes, has dominated the news for the last few
weeks as the volcanic ash brought air travel in the region to a complete standstill. The timing of this
eruption could not have been worse for Europe, which is only starting on what remains a very fragile economic
recovery.
Locally, our economy appears to be on track for a sustained recovery. Growth figures for the first quarter of this year are expected to be stronger and the World Cup should provide some economic benefits. Consumers, however, continue to pay off debt rather than increase spending. Find out more in our local and global economic reviews. |
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I hope all mothers had a wonderful, relaxing Mother's Day on May 9th. Mother's Day is a time to thank our mothers for their selfless dedication to the often thankless task of raising a family. But it should also be a time for mothers to take a moment to ensure that they are taking care of their own needs. In the article The price of motherhood we look at the impact of time out of the work place on a woman's retirement plans as well as the importance of financial protection. The well-being of our children is close to all parents' hearts. Read the article Protect your children through your will for practical advice on protecting your children's interests if you are not here to protect them yourself. In the article Saving to educate your child, we look at the costs of education and the type of savings vehicles that can help provide for those ever-increasing school fees. |
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Thank you for the feedback we have received on these newsletters so far. Your comments and suggestions will help us to give you relevant information for planning and managing your finances. Please keep talking to us and telling us what you think! You can email your comments to [email protected] Kind regards Steven Braudo Chief Executive Officer: Liberty Insurance |
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Global economic review
STANLIB economists Kevin Lings and Melissa Dyer discuss the economic impact of volcanic ash and the debt woes of Greece which continues to send jitters through the markets. Read more. Weekly economic updates
The Weekly Focus is a commentary on markets, economies and investments prepared by Paul Hansen, Kevin Lings and Melissa Dyer of STANLIB. You can read the latest developments every Tuesday by following the link on www.stanlib.com |
Local economic review
Liberty Life economist, Tendani Mantshimuli looks at the local economic recovery and the chance of future interest rate cuts. Read more. |
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