The most common ways to save for retirement are through pensions and provident funds, but for many South Africans, this just isn’t enough. If you want to live well after retirement, then you have to start saving as much money as you can as soon as possible. It’s…
According to a recent study, doing things like sending money automatically into investment accounts and cutting out frivolous daily purchases can help you build wealth. Many financial advisors recommend starting the wealth building process as soon as possible. If you are over 50, there is no need to…
There are dozens of work from home scams going around South Africa. All of them have one thing in common, they want your money! Whether they try to get you to buy a starter kit or pay a registration fee, these criminals just want to con you out…
Are you looking for ways to earn some extra money working from home in South Africa? According to Stats SA, individuals working in the non-agricultural sector in February 2018 in South Africa have an average monthly earning of R19,858. That marks a 5 percent increase from one year…
Everyone should be financially prepared throughout life. There are certain milestones in life that require more preparation than others. Having a financial checklist can help you plan for the future. Of course, some of these milestones in life won’t apply to everyone and won’t happen at the same…
Using a budget to put yourself on the right financial track is smart. But if you find yourself spinning wheels and not getting anywhere, it’s time to give it a second look. Budgeting takes practice, no matter how long you’ve been at it. Even a budget that worked…
Are you planning for your retirement? Thinking about how much you need to save up to have a comfortable and cozy lifestyle when you reach the golden years? If you look at the average lifespan in Africa, not too many people will reach their 80’s. Having a retirement…
Just over 30 percent of South African children live in two-parent households. About 4 percent are raised by single fathers while a whopping 39 percent are raised by single mothers. That’s a lot of single parents, right? If you’re one of them, you know how difficult raising a…
