Resolve to invest in your bond

GOOD INTENTIONS Although New Year’s resolutions are notoriously difficult to keep, there is one that can really deliver enough financial benefits to keep homeowners motivated for a whole year.

And that, says Rudi Botha, CEO of BetterBond, is the promise to yourself to invest something in your bond every month.

“Many people are making plans to get better control of their finances and to save money for their children’s university education or their own retirement,” he says, “but the truth is that if you’re a homeowner and you have some surplus cash each month, the very best investment you can make is in your existing bond.

“The reason for this is that the amount of