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What Happens When Reality Thwarts the Best Intentions

National Savings Month encourages South Africans to develop healthier saving habits and build greater financial resilience. The initiative is important, but much of the...

Why the Average South African Is Still Struggling Financially

For many working South Africans, payday brings only temporary relief. Within days of receiving a salary, money has already been allocated to rent or bond...

Winter is When Bad Money Habits Show Up

Winter doesn't just bring colder mornings. It exposes the weak pressure points in your finances.  Electricity bills climb, fuel costs bite harder, food budgets stretch,...

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SAVINGS

How to Choose the Right Stokvel to Grow your Savings

July is National Savings Month in South Africa, making it the perfect time to take a closer look at your finances and explore smarter...
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INSURANCE

What Happens to Your Pension Fund When You Die?

Death is never an easy topic to think about, especially when it comes to finances. Yet every year, thousands of South African families are...

Too Young for Life Insurance Cover? The Data Suggests Otherwise

Discovery Life claims data shows that serious illness and disability can affect young adults far earlier than many people expect. Over the last five...

Why Insurance Matters More than Ever for Young South Africans

With youth unemployment nearing 46% this year, young South Africans are increasingly entering the economy through non-traditional pathways such as entrepreneurial ventures, freelance work,...

CREDIT

How to Build a Good Credit Score from Scratch

Many South Africans only start thinking about their credit score when they apply for a car loan, home loan, cellphone contract, or personal loan....

How Credit Scores Work in South Africa and Why They Matter

Whether you're applying for vehicle finance, buying your first home, taking out a personal loan, or even signing up for a cellphone contract, your...

How to Stop a Debit Order or DebitCheck

For many South Africans, payday arrives, and then suddenly a string of deductions hits their bank account. Insurance premiums, gym memberships, cellphone contracts, loan...

The Hidden Risks of Opening a Clothing Credit Account: Is It Really Worth It?

In South Africa, clothing credit accounts are often offered at the till point with tempting incentives like instant discounts, loyalty points, or “buy now,...

Rates Are on Hold – But Your Wallet Hasn’t Got the Memo

If your monthly budget still feels like it's fighting you, you're not alone. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has paused interest rate hikes,...

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NCC Welcomes New Regulations to Curb Spam Calls and Protect South African Consumers

For many South Africans, the sound of a ringing phone no longer brings anticipation; it brings frustration. Another unknown number. Another sales pitch. Another...

To Unlock Our Economy, We Must First Unlock Our Smallest Businesses 

Jordaan Burger, Managing Director, Sage Africa & Middle East The trajectory of South Africa's economy is inextricably linked to the vitality of its Small and...