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4 practical ways to teach your kids how to manage money

In the digital age, parents cannot afford to neglect the crucial responsibility of teaching their kids about managing money. Ester Ochse, FNB Wealth and Investments Product Specialist says whether it’s a billboard on the way to school, lifestyle images in a magazine or social media images of their favourite celebrity or idol – children can […]

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How to get the best from your stokvels

Known as the “Chama” in Tanzania and “Susu” in Ghana, the humble Stokvel is undeniably the most popular savings and investment tool for the African woman. But, the tried and tested Stokvel may be complex – and more lucrative – than you think.By Samke Mhlongo Anyone that’s my friend on social media will know how […]

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What you need to know in the latest unemployment stats

Stats SA has released the latest quarterly statistics which show a slight increase in unemployment. The Quarterly Labour Force Survey showed that unemployment increased to 27.5% in the third quarter of the year. https://twitter.com/StatsSA/status/1057203819774468096 The new statistics also showed that youth unemployment was high irrespective of levels of education, although young people with graduate degrees […]

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The cost of skipping work

We’re all tempted to take a day off work from time to time, even when we’re not sick or attending to an emergency. But, when is missing work too much? Amanda Mtuli explores. Absenteeism is when an employee doesn’t come to work without permission, but there is a clear indication that they will return to […]

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