What Should You Be Saving For?
This is perhaps one of the most important questions we should be asking ourselves both as individuals and as a society.
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Building Financial Habits That Stick
Coming from a country with literally no economy (Zimbabwe) I was always very nervous about investing. Here are some of the habits that have helped me build my wealth.
Setting and Achieving Your Financial Goals
As an investment strategy, goal-based investing is still pretty new but Franc users will definitely be familiar with it as it is the philosophy our app is based on.
Full-time to Freelancer - Rozanne McKenzie's Money Journey
It has been 11 years of freelancing and, it was the best decision I could have made. I have been doing work that I am fulfilled and stimulated by and my finances have always worked out.
Minimalists and Investors Share a Mindset
Minimalism is all about making space for what is important to you, the things you truly value. Investing is similar. At its core it is about freeing up funds to take advantage of investment opportunities.
Summer of 2012
"Almost 10 years ago, in my first festive season as a varsity student, my motivation levels were at an all-time high. The world was my oyster and I was going to grab it with both arms."
Investing is a Marathon, Comrade
Investing for the long term is one of the ways to decrease your risk and save on fees. Read this article to learn more about why investing is a long-term thing.
Borrowing to Invest - A Good Idea?
Although it may be tempting to borrow money to invest, especially if you are cash strapped, it's not a good idea and could make you lose big time.
Supercharge Your Stokvel
Stokvels are an important part of the South African savings culture. Many stokvels still operate in a traditional way. This article suggests how we can update them a bit.
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