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.
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When Dying Isn’t The Only Price To Pay
As seen on EBnet, for National Wills Week 12 – 16 September 2022. While Riky Rick’s sudden death stunned the country earlier this year, it was the aftermath of his passing that only added to the tragedy. The much-loved 34-year-old rapper and producer – who, with his big brand endorsements was regarded as being the […]
Instilling a culture of saving in South Africa
South Africans are used to hearing that they have a poor savings culture. This has become more evident as the country battles the coronavirus pandemic.
A Guide On What To Do When Someone Dies At Home
The pandemic has put death and our mortality at the front of our minds. Even before COVID-19 hit, convalescing and dying at home was tragically becoming more common. Due to a lack of beds, hospitals tend to send terminally ill patients home to pass away there when there is nothing further they can do to care for them.
How much should I save and how can I save
South Africans are not saving enough. We often read about famous sportspeople who have retired poor because they could not understand the importance of saving when they were at the pinnacle of their careers.
Ways in which you can enhance your skills
The nature of jobs and job search is shifting at a rapid pace. More job titles that didn’t exist before are being created to keep up with the digital revolution. It’s important to acquire new skills to either learn new ways of working, keeping up with the current trends, or advancing in your chosen career.
6 common credit score mistakes we make
A high credit score is key to getting lower interest rates on your home loan, car loan, credit cards, and even lower insurance premiums.
Unpacking Buy Now Pay Later
Designer shoes, the latest TV, a brand new Apple watch – all suddenly attainable because retailers let you Buy Now, Pay Later. It’s almost as easy as filling in your card details, without the need for you to have the actual money to pay in full right there and then. But what exactly is Buy […]
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.
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.