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The Hustler’s Guide To Tax
There is a global phenomenon that has surged through the pandemic. Side hustling and part-time work, especially remotely, have seem to become the order of the day. South Africans are no strangers to this phenomenon and are also finding ways to supplement their income. The side hustling or part-time work seems to be the easiest […]
Understanding interest rates
An interest rate is a cost of borrowing money. According to Bloomberg, 80% of South Africans use debt for monthly expenses and many are unaware of how much it really costs them.
Rethinking The Workplace: Goodbye, Employee; Hello, Employfree!
Picture this: it is 4pm and you’re done for the day – you know there is not a single productive bone left in your body.
Saving habits to put into action for a better financial future
We all want to be successful at any and everything we do, right? Saving is no different. When we start saving, we do so because we have financial goals we wish to achieve.
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.
Finding a career that suits you
You’ve heard it at every job interview, the dreaded question: “What are your strengths and weaknesses”. It’s a difficult question..
Compound interest: why time is literally money
A lot of the times we hear that the sooner we start saving, the better. This rings true, especially when it comes to compound interest. The longer you save, the better your chances are at reaping compounding rewards.