Tag: money lessons

Financial literacy in action

Anyone grappling with the ‘new norm’ of paying through your teeth at the supermarket and petrol pumps will agree it isn’t easy to keep money in the bank these days, or put any of your salary away for a rainy day. But, it is also not impossible. The rising cost of living has left even […]

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Money guide for single moms

If you are a single mother and struggling to make ends meet, you’re not alone. Monitor, one in two mothers are single. And of these, only 12% of their children’s fathers are regular contributors to their well-being.’Our study revealed that not only is every second mom single, but that there is a 33% probability that […]

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The risks of mixing family and money

If a family member asks to borrow money from you or asks you to take out a loan on their behalf, saying ‘no’ can be tricky. Angelique Ruzicka looks at the risks of doing this. Your family members may have asked to borrow money from you now and again. But, they are now asking you […]

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How to talk to teenagers about money

Is it time to talk to your teenager about money? Samke Mhlongo shares the importance of teaching them about money management so that they can form healthy relationships with it. Pictures: Supplied How many times have you taken the money lessons that you have learnt and taught them to your children? In previous articles, we […]

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Why you need life insurance cover

Samke Mhlongo shares the importance of having life insurance in order to ensure that your family is taken care of. It is always sad to see many families fall apart after the death of a loved one, especially if the fighting is about who bears the primary right to the deceased estate. These incidents have […]

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