In life, there are certain events that can create a huge gap in your finances, when not properly planned for. These events include getting married. When you know that you plan to get married, start planning for that special day so that you can afford everything related to the ceremony without your finances taking a strain.
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How to plan for your retirement
The same way that, millennials and generation z, are told to save money religiously, we are also told to start saving towards a retirement plan early on in our lives. And, when you think about it, it makes sense, right?
How to navigate life after losing a job or income
Losing a job is a life-altering event that hurts. Whether you experience it through retrenchment, down-sizing, getting fired, an injury, or illness. It also feels personal, even if there are thousands of other people who are in the same situation.
How to efficiently budget and save money for long-term benefits
Millennials are notoriously known for budgeting and saving behaviour that’s either lacking or non-existent, all the while grappling with high levels of debt. This is due to many contributing factors, some of which are not in our control such as the decline of our national economy.
Ways to save money during lockdown
Perhaps, the most difficult text message to process is a bank alert informing you of money that’s leaving your account. It’s never a pretty scene as it leads you closer to your worst nightmare; running out of money.
Why is saving money important?
Saving is important. We hear this a lot and in most cases, we don’t see this as a possibility in our financial lives. There’s a lot of bills to pay and rarely enough money to cover those expenses, let alone putting money away for a rainy day.