Budgeting for the Cost of Lobola
The practice of lobola symbolises the union between two families, but also carries a significant financial commitment. We look at the cost of lobola, and get some tips from recent lobola payers to budget for it.
Lifestyle
Managing your personal finances is a big part of building wealth. These articles will help you find the right balance between living and investing.
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Joint Savings or Investments for Couples: How To Make Them Work
Many couples consider opening a joint savings or investment together. But is this always a good idea, and if so, how can you make it work? We ask a couple's therapist for her advice.
5 Tips to Plan a Group Trip
There’s nothing quite as fun as a group trip. Organising one can be just as fun as the vacation itself – but only when done right. Here are 5 tips to get it right.
Why You Shouldn’t Withdraw From Your Long-Term Investments
They say your investment is like a bar of soap – the more you handle it, the smaller it gets. If you're tempted to dip into your long-term investments this festive season, give this blog post a read first.
What is Debt Counselling?
If you find yourself in a debt trap, and need help finding your way out, debt counselling might be a consideration for you. We explain what the debt counselling process is, advantages and disadvantages, and the costs.
Should You Buy-Now-Pay-Later for Black Friday?
Buy-now-pay-later (or BNPL) platforms have sprung up all over the place in the last few years. In this blog, we’ll explain how this payment arrangement works, what its benefits are, and what drawbacks it can have.
9 South African Financial Content Creators to Follow
South Africa has no shortage of smart and savvy finance influencers creating financial education content and sharing their personal financial learnings on your social media feeds. Here are our top 9 South African influencers you should give a follow.
How to budget for a holiday [+ vacation budget spreadsheet]
I’ve worked together with friend of Franc Aron Samuels, who is a financial coach, speaker and founder of The Wealth Coach, to pull together a step-by-step guide to how to budget for a holiday, plus a few holiday spending tips and a handy holiday budget template.
What's the Level of Financial Literacy in South Africa? [+ financial literacy quiz]
Although the latter found that 42% of South African adults were financially literate (placing us 3rd in Africa and 39th overall out of 137 countries), the SASAS study revealed a declining trend in the percentage of questions answered correctly (scores improved in only one of five categories).