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.
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Will You Make The Smart Choice?
It’s time to toss the outdated perception that wills are meant for older people that have fully established their lives, you know the idea.
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.
What are skills and why do we need them?
Skills are the expertise needed to perform a certain job or task. They are developed through a person’s everyday life and work experiences.
Pump The Brakes On Fuel Spending
The unprecedented fuel hike has all South Africans feeling the pinch. So, we decided to deep dive into the very small but, easy ways you can save on fuel. With a fuel a hike of over R2 that went into effect on 1 June, every penny counts. Read on for our tips and share them with your friends and family.
Looking to buy a house? Consider these following tips first
One of the things that come with growing up is having to leave your parents’ house and move into your own. Many people tend to make a mistake of buying a house without doing any homework.
What should you be saving for?
How many times have you read or heard that you should have at least 2 months of your salary saved up for emergencies? Countless times, right? While hearing it may be exhausting, it is a fact you can’t ignore.
Ways to set your savings goals
The first step on your ‘savings journey’ is deciding what it is that you are saving for. Having an idea or a goal helps you decide on the amount and the estimated length of reaching it.
5 ways to improve your credit score
So you’ve been brave enough to find out where you stand when it comes to your credit score and it’s looking a bit bleak? Don’t stress, a bit…
Starting A Side Hustle: 3 Ideas For Young People
While the side hustle may have found its place firmly in our pandemic-era lexicon, it has – in fact – been around a lot longer than you might think.