Articles by Raaziq Majiet

Managing your finances as a stay-at-home mum
The responsibilities of a stay-at-home mother are many – and few would dispute, unappreciated and unrecognised. It may be tempting to believe that home-based mums don’t contribute financially, worsening the dire situation faced by ...

The financial pressure youth face, and its impact on mental health
In an economy that’s ever more ailing, the effort to make ends meet can take a heavy emotional toll. This is the sad reality faced by South African youth, who have no savings to rely on or experience to leverage.

No money to spare? Here's how to start saving
While you may be staying afloat, saving is a goal that may seem completely out of reach, with some lifestyle changes you can reduce your stress, and make your money stretch just a bit more.

Protecting yourself financially in a cohabitating partnership
Regardless of how long you’ve lived with your partner, South African law has no provision for asset ownership in common-law marriage. A universal partnership can address this.

What happens to your retirement annuity if you cash out early?
You can’t plan for everything in life. As prepared as you may be, there will inevitably be times when you will deal with unforeseen circumstances.

Introducing your children to financial realities
For National Children's Month, we spoke to John Manyike, head of financial education at Old Mutual Limited, for advice for parents to introduce their children to the world of finances.

No year-end bonus? Here's how to cope
For many, a year-end bonus is a means to reduce debt, pay lump sums towards expenses, or enjoy a holiday. This article discusses tips for making do without this valuable incentive.

How to make money playing online games
Video gaming is valued at $196.8 billion annually, and it’s not just suppliers who benefit. We investigate the money to be made by playing video games.

Helping those in need during this season of giving
As food and petrol prices rise, budgets are tightening; yet there are others who are in great need. We consider how you can help charities during the festive season.

4 Challenges to growing your small business, and how to overcome them
You’ve started your own small business and you’re looking to expand. While this can be exciting, it’s important to be prepared for the challenges.

SARS’ takings for 2022/23, and how it affects South Africans
On 3 April, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) announced its collection figures for the 2022/2023 financial year, citing these as reflecting “a significant growth trajectory”.

