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Young professional? Here is the best bank for you
If you’re under 35, have a four-year degree, and you’re looking to take your banking experience to the next level, you may be considering young professional banking products.
How to protect the generational wealth of your family business
When you start your own business, you may not always consider how your actions will impact future generations. But there are ways to ensure your organisation creates – and sustains – long-term wealth that will benefit your grandchildren.
What kind of investor are you?
Everyone has a unique investment style. However, certain characteristics can be grouped together to form “investor personalities”.
Can companies request your payslips in the hiring process?
When you apply for a new job, part of the hiring process often involves submitting a current or previous payslip to prove both your salary amount and employment.
Interest-free days and interest amounts – what are the limits?
When you open a credit card account with your bank, you will receive certain benefits based, in part, on your credit profile. The number of interest free days and the interest rate are among the credit conditions that will apply.
How do insurance brokers work?
If you have an insurance product, you may have worked with an insurance broker. They generally step in and help you make sense of insurance products. But what else should you know about them?
How to apply for government funding for your start-up business
Starting your own business can be challenging, especially if you don't have the capital to get it off the ground. Fortunately, there are many ways to fund a new business in South Africa.
Reusable menstrual products save money, period!
Menstrual products are almost as essential to women’s wellbeing as food. It’s hard to imagine life before disposable pads, and we’ll always be indebted to the inventor - or inventors, as history has it.
How youth can help parents prepare for retirement
We spoke to experts to find out how youth can assist their parents to save enough to secure their golden years.
Ready to start saving? Know your interest rates
One of the things that inspire us to save is the interest we earn from our savings. When you open a savings account, you’ll often see interest rates classified as nominal or effective. But what does this mean?
What to consider when planning your medical aid?
Medical aid is crucial, but deciding between the many schemes and inclusions can be difficult. Here's what you should bear in mind when making this decision.
How to get out of a financial emergency
We all hope to have consistent, surprise-free finances. But sometimes we need to deal with unexpected events. We consider ways you can prepare for emergencies, and we look at three steps you can take to secure your finances when an emergency hits.