Tag: Spending

Your guide to navigating festive finances

The festive season can be testing for even financially disciplined consumers, and by the time South Africans return to work, many will have spent more than they can afford. According to René Moonsamy, chairperson of the National Debt Counselling Association, it’s a cycle that repeats itself year after year, with debt counselling enquiries spiking every […]

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Your brain on spending: Psychological tricks and how to beat them

Have you ever wondered why every time you go shopping, your cart is stuffed with items you don’t actually need? Welcome to your brain’s inner workings on spending. You can outsmart retailers and companies once you know their techniques. So, don’t worry. Sales techniques that generate a sense of urgency, such as “limited time offers” […]

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