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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.
How to ensure your credit report is up to date
Have you ever looked at your credit report and thought that the information displayed does not match what you know? You have paid your accounts, or you’ve completed the debt counselling programme, but it’s not reflected in your cre...
Saving and investing, what's the difference?
Saving and investing may appear to be the same thing, but there are stark differences between them.
What is the best long-term investment for women specifically?
What is the best long-term investment for women specifically?
Can your TV licence payments impact your credit score?
Everyone who owns a television in South Africa is liable to pay for a TV licence. But what happens if you don’t pay it? We have a look at how the license works, and how failure to pay it can impact your credit score.
At what age should you become a home owner?
As you move from one life phase to another, you may have wondered when is the right time to invest in a home, rather than continuing to rent. We have a look at the average age of first-time home buyers in South Africa.
Do credit cards encourage excessive spending?
A recent study by MIT Sloan investigated whether credit cards motivate consumers to “step on the gas” when it comes to spending. We consider the impact credit cards have on spending.
Unsecured debt 101: Use it responsibly
The emergence of COVID-19 has dramatically changed our lives. The financial impact has been sweeping and has resulted in massive job losses, business closures and salary cuts.