YOUTH MONTH - A TIME TO REFLECT
To be young in South Africa in 2022 means having to face the tough reality of unemployment. According to the Quarterly Labour Force...
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Personal Finance 101
Personal finance is the art of managing your money. How much to save, where to invest and how to budget. None of us are born knowing how to put together a smart, simple financial plan. That’s why we’re here to help you.
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- Jun 14
- 3 min
HAPPY YOUTH MONTH
South Africa has a rich history of art, music, and culture and is home to a flourishing youth culture that is redefining the Country’s...
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- Jun 6
- 3 min
SOUTH AFRICA’S MIDDLE-CLASS EARNERS ARE BARELY BREAKING EVEN.
It is a sad reality to which many can relate. Each month, debit orders, living expenses, and loan repayments swallow up a huge chunk of...
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- May 23
- 3 min
THE ESSENCE OF LOVE AND MONEY
Even if you do not want to factor in a person’s income before you get into a relationship with them, you should think about whether the...
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- May 17
- 3 min
WITH THE INCREASE IN FUEL PRICES NOW BREAKING THROUGH R20 PER LITRE, IT MAKES SENSE TO START/JOIN A
With the visible increase in petrol prices and the office being many kilometers away from home, people should start to consider moving...
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- May 9
- 3 min
ARE YOU USING YOUR APPLIANCES AT THIS VERY MOMENT? IF NOT, YOU'LL WANT TO CONSIDER UNPLUGGING THEM
Even if your appliances are turned off, they could be running certain functions in the background when plugged in. Unplugging them would...
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- May 2
- 3 min
SMALL SAVINGS HERE AND THERE CAN REALLY ADD UP OVER TIME.
Sometimes the hardest thing about saving money is getting started. Saving money doesn't have to be a numbers game, anyone can accomplish...
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- Apr 25
- 4 min
ALTHOUGH WE CAN’T BE SURE EXACTLY WHEN HUMAN BEINGS BEGAN LISTENING TO MUSIC, RESEARCHERS DO KNOW SO
It’s not until we forget our headphones at home, that we realize just how much we rely on music to help us through the day. Our favorite...
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- Apr 18
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CELEBRATE THE EASTER WEEKEND WITHOUT SPENDING TOO MUCH MONEY AND BURNING A WHOLE IN YOUR POCKET!
CELEBRATE THE EASTER WEEKEND WITHOUT SPENDING TOO MUCH MONEY AND BURNING A WHOLE IN YOUR POCKET! The Easter holiday can be hard on a...
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- Apr 11
- 3 min
IT IS NOT ABOUT HOW BIG THE HOUSE IS, IT’S HOW HAPPY THE HOME IS
IT IS NOT ABOUT HOW BIG THE HOUSE IS, IT’S HOW HAPPY THE HOME IS For many, owning a home represents the stability, independence, and...
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- Apr 4
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UNDERSTAND YOUR CREDIT SCORE TO AVOID COSTLY MISTAKES IN THE FUTURE
The world of credit scores has become confusing. Taking time to understand how your credit score works is crucial if you want a strong...
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- Mar 29
- 4 min
DID YOU KNOW THAT DEBT CAN BE GOOD?
Many people face a financial crisis at some point in their lives. Whether the crisis is caused by family or personal illnesses, the loss...
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- Mar 22
- 3 min
PURCHASE ORDER FINANCING
One of the biggest challenges for SMMEs in South Africa is cash flow or access to working capital. In the purchase order/PO and tender...
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- Mar 14
- 3 min
IF YOU ARE WORRIED THAT YOU'RE LIVING BEYOND YOUR MEANS, THERE IS A GOOD CHANCE YOU'RE RIGHT
Do you spend time wondering where your money goes or feeling that you often don’t have enough? First, it’s a new phone, then a new dinner...
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- Mar 7
- 3 min
DID YOU KNOW ABOUT THE RELIEF SCHEMES FROM THE GOVERNMENT?
Social relief schemes are a temporary provision of assistance from the Government intended for disadvantaged individuals who are unable...
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- Feb 28
- 3 min
UNDERSTANDING WHAT A RECESSION IS CAN HELP YOU REMAIN CALM AND BRACE YOUR FINANCES.
Whisperings of an incessant recession have been circulating for some time. Amidst a swiftly growing pandemic, those whispers have turned...
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- Feb 21
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LEARN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THESE FINANCIAL GOALS, AS WELL AS HOW TO BUDGET FOR THEM
It is important to know the ‘when’ of your financial goals because investing for short-term goals will differ from investing for...
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- Feb 14
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THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU WANT AND WHY. THEN, ASSESS WHERE YOU ARE RIGHT NOW TO DETERMINE WHAT YOU NEED
Money drives many decisions daily. Setting financial goals can help us take control and feel more confident about those decisions....
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