Too much month for your money? We asked professionals for their advice and tips on money management. Find out how people just like you have made their millions, learn to save, get tips on getting a home loan, buying a car and more!
There is a particular thrill in landing a deal. That spark of excitement when you see a massive markdown and hit ‘buy now’ feels like a tiny personal victory. Your brain reacts as if you have achieved something meaningful, even though you’re poorer for it. Black Friday plays directly into that emotional rush, a little […]
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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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In a world where financial literacy is more crucial than ever, equipping children with the skills to manage money wisely can set them up for a prosperous future. As economic challenges and opportunities evolve, parents play a vital role in nurturing financially savvy children from a young age. Here’s how you can go about intentionally raising […]
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Black Friday is coming up and South African retailers are ramping up their marketing campaigns, promising discounts and “deals too good to miss”. While this annual shopping extravaganza has become a fixture in the South African retail calendar, Consumer Financial Specialist Salem Nyati found that it brings with it a darker side that threatens household […]
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achieving financial wellness doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With the right strategies and mindset, you can take control of your finances, reduce stress, and work towards your financial goals. Here’s how to embark on a money makeover journey that’s both effective and manageable. 1. Build a Solid Financial Foundation Before diving into saving and investing, […]
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With South Africa’s economy continuing to worsen by the day, while the standard of living increases exponentially, making smart investment decisions has gone from being a luxury to a necessity. Similar to many other things, conversations regarding financial literacy and investments have always been somewhat of a foreign topic for a majority of South Africa’s […]
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With the cost of living climbing faster than salaries, many South Africans, especially those just starting out early in their careers, are feeling the financial squeeze. In today’s economy, a second income stream is gradually shifting from a ‘nice to have’ to a ‘must’. As a result, a growing number of young adults are exploring […]
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It’s Father’s Day – that time of year when we celebrate our father figures: the dad jokes, the dodgy dance moves, the questionable music taste. And depending on your age, you might even be catching yourself doing the same cringey things your Old Man did. But there’s something else we are likely to have inherited […]
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Money is a common cause of stress in many relationships, and if it is left unaddressed, it can negatively impact more than just wallets. It is important for couples to work towards financial transparency to minimise financial disagreements. South Africans have different financial priorities that vary from taking care of elderly parents, paying off student debt, […]
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This year, consider letting go of the financial choices that aren’t serving you and could be affecting your physical and mental well-being. The 2023 Money-Stress Tracker by Debt Busters reveals that 80% of women experience financial stress, and it is impacting their health. Dr Marion Borcherds, Senior Manager and Head of Wellbeing at AfroCentric, a Sanlam subsidiary, says financially stressed people […]
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Financial literacy is an important part of life and if established early, it might help avoid reckless expenditure. While it is easy to fall into the habit of unnecessarily using money, we should be conscious to teach our little one’s proper ways to handle money. By doing so we would be equipping them with the […]
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This savings challenge is an easy to follow method that has gone viral on social platforms such as TikTok and YouTube and it remains spoken of by many people. This easy to follow method starts off easy and encourages both discipline and money management skills in the lives of many young adults who are looking […]
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