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Whether you are working in an office or from home in your track pants – it’s likely that the majority of your time is spent sitting behind a desk. This is an important space in your day-to-day life. However, when days get a bit chaotic, your workspace suffers too. Your desk becomes so cluttered and […]
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Some individuals make every effort to avoid debt due to the dangers that come with it, but not all debt is harmful. Debt has its benefits, too. Financial advisors concur that debt is good debt if it enhances your net worth and bad if it has the opposite effect. Loans for homes, education, and businesses […]
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South Africans are feeling the financial pinch. Fuel and food prices are skyrocketing, electricity prices are climbing even with incessant load shedding, and interest rate hikes have added thousands of rands to home and car loans. In a country with one of the worst savings rates in the world, South Africans are struggling to make […]
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Let’s go, pack your bags. A dream job offer lands on your laptop, but its abroad. There are just a few things you should consider before agreeing and then scurrying to the airport. In the end, are you certain you want the position? Everything seems thrilling and idealistic—a new beginning—but have you thought about the […]
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Learning how to manage your money when you’ve never budgeted before can be challenging. You must not only plan, but also decide how to spend your money, which will be a difficult decision. A percentage-based budget, which splits your monthly income between spending, saving, paying off debt, and any other categories you decide, is an […]
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Networking is super important, no matter what industry you work in or your level of experience. Networking is vital to career growth. Attending networking events can be off putting for many as the concept is associated with awkwardness, cheesy events and the idea of ‘selling’ yourself. However, despite its off-putting connotations, building networks is essential […]
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A person’s experience at work can be made or broken in large part by their manager. It’s critical that any difficulties with your manager are managed quickly and competently because they have a say in your promotions, development, and salary. According to Indeed, here are 4 things you can do that will help you push […]
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When it comes to finances, there are some issues, in particular, that most commonly doom a relationship. At the height of wedding season, no one wants to think about divorce. However, some trouble starts early — especially when it comes to money. According to a survey, 41% of gen xers and 29% of boomers said […]
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Some people consider certain professions and careers to be beyond the norm for particular demographic groupings. In some instances, a bigger proportion of one group than another works in a given industry. In this article, we’ll talk about what constitutes a non-traditional career and provide a list of jobs that both men and women might […]
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Payday is the golden date in your calendar that we all anxiously wait for every month. While this is some people’s favourite day of the month, some dread this day because of the anxiety it comes with. According to Virgin Money, payday anxiety relates to feelings of stress, nervousness and worry, which are triggered in the […]
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Do you have public liability insurance? Your business faces many financial risks in the course of its operations, making it advisable to have this type of insurance to protect your business against an unexpected public liability claim. First for Women firmly believe every business, small or large, needs this type of business insurance to stay […]
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Can you imagine if your financed car was written off or stolen and only later you realised that your insurance doesn’t cover the full outstanding debt on your vehicle? It’s not a scenario we ever want you to find yourself in. That’s why at First for Women we offer Auto Top-Up Insurance on our car […]
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