Martin Hesse

1 week ago | iol.co.za | Martin Hesse

4minDiscover how caring and sharing within communities contribute to overall wellbeing, as highlighted by the World Happiness Report 2025, which reveals the significance of social connections in enhancing happiness. Image: UnsplashWhat contributes to people’s quality of life? The obvious factors include financial security, physical health, education, political freedom, a low crime rate, and trust in government.

1 week ago | iol.co.za | Martin Hesse

5minDiscover the essential factors to consider when choosing a life insurance policy, including insights from financial expert Verlyn Troskie. Image: File photo. When you take out a life insurance policy, you need to take particular care that you get it right the first time. The trouble with life insurance is that it becomes more expensive as you age, and that, if you put it off until later, there is the possibility you’ll have health issues that may even prevent you from being covered at all.

2 weeks ago | iol.co.za | Martin Hesse

4minThis article explores the critical role of financial regulation in protecting consumers from exploitation and ensuring fair market practices, highlighting recent challenges faced by regulatory bodies. Image: Ayanda Ndamane / Independent Newspapers.

1 month ago | iol.co.za | Martin Hesse

5minDiscover the 10 financial sins that could be holding you back from prosperity. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and secure your financial future. Image: File photo. There are many positive actions you can take to improve your financial position – such as furthering your education, investing, using insurance to protect yourself from shocks, and planning for retirement. In this column, I focus instead on actions that, in my view, are likely to set you back financially and you should avoid.

1 month ago | persfin.co.za | Martin Hesse

Discover the 10 financial sins that could be holding you back from prosperity. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and secure your financial future. Image: File photo. There are many positive actions you can take to improve your financial position – such as furthering your education, investing, using insurance to protect yourself from shocks, and planning for retirement. In this column, I focus instead on actions that, in my view, are likely to set you back financially and you should avoid.