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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.
Black Friday: The Good, The Bad And The Unaffordable
A few years ago Black Friday was a one day event of crazy sales with steep discounts, but times have changed and now we have pre-event sales, a whole weekend of deals and then to top it off Cyber Monday.
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.
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 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.
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.
Follow this smart plan when looking to start a family
Bringing a human being to life means that you have an extra mouth to feed. While you might not always be prepared for the arrival of your child, it helps when you start planning as soon as you’re aware that you want kids in the future.