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Why maintaining a good credit score matters
Maintaining a good credit score sets the stage for a secure financial future. We investigate ways to achieve a good score, and other steps to help you build wealth.

Why it’s essential to know your credit status
Your credit status plays a crucial role in your financial health. We outline the contributing factors, and how to manage these.

5 Online programmes to enhance your financial literacy
Financial literacy lays the foundation for future wealth. We explore why you should boost your financial acumen, and list courses to help you achieve this.

How to future-proof your career
The world of work is evolving at a rapid pace. How can you ensure your job will still be relevant in a few years? We find out.

How much money do you need in order to start investing?
You may believe investing is the preserve of the wealthy; however, almost anyone can invest if they have a little cash. We investigate.

Top loyalty rewards programmes: What do they offer?
South Africa’s top loyalty programmes offer their members substantial benefits and savings. Here’s a roundup of the best options.

When does financial support become toxic?
Money issues in relationships can be tricky, especially where one partner supports the other financially. We explore how to set healthy boundaries.

Always read the fine print – here’s why
Most things you sign up for come with pages of tiny text in confusing legal language. We unravel the mysteries of “terms and conditions”.

The cost of giving birth in a private medical setting
What can new parents expect to pay for bringing a baby into the world, if choosing to go the private medical route? We outline important considerations, and indicate costs.

Why you should check your credit score – and often
Tracking your credit score is essential. We find out what it entails, how it can benefit your finances, and what to do if you spot an irregularity.

What the two-pot pension system will mean for you


