"By cultivating a healthy, positive attitude toward personal finances, you're setting the foundation for long-term success and financial freedom. Let's not forget—empowered thinking extends to all areas of life, especially the one that shapes…
“It remains largely encouraging to see women take the reins of their financial and legacy planning matters into their hands, more so as women are increasingly assuming the role of steering the course of their families’ financial futures. This…
"There are more South Africans living outside of South Africa now than at any other point in our country's history. But it's not a South African issue, it's a worldwide phenomenon that is here to stay, and one which places Financial Planners…
"We are used to living in a world where intermediaries facilitate financial services for a fee, resulting in more expensive and often more cumbersome transactions. In a country with lower household incomes, this traditional way of transacting…
"We believe in equipping people with the tools and knowledge they need to achieve financial success. Through our roadshows and educational content, we aim to instil sound financial management practices, particularly emphasising the importance…
"Most medical schemes will cover up to the scheme rate, or two to three times the scheme rate for caesarean sections. However, specialists like obstetricians and anaesthetists frequently charge up to 500% of the scheme rate," says Brian Harris,…
"Empowering employees to explore alternatives to accessing the savings pot allows them to work towards these goals without compromising their retirement security. As we navigate the new retirement system, it's crucial to approach it with a balanced…
"Our stats are reflective of the determination that women have to disrupt the cycles of debt within their families and secure a debt-free future for their loved ones, as this study consisted of 75% of female respondents," states Siphelele Sokhela,…
“This year alone, it is women who have demonstrated remarkable financial discipline and commitment, collectively contributing an impressive R26 million per month on average on the Liberty Stash app. This figure significantly surpasses the R10…
"It was also interesting to note that when women expressed what their non-financial goals were, they were often related to financial capability: travel more, spend time with family and leisure activities," says Gillian Hepburn, Commercial Director…
"Our research partner Africa Response surveyed 1 610 individuals to index three key components of financial confidence: Financial Self-determination (FSD), Financial Resilience (FR) and Financial Wellbeing (FW). What stood out was the astuteness…
Ester Ochse, Product Head at FNB Integrated Advice, shares some simple yet effective insider tips when saving for short or long-term financial goals.
“Increasing interest rates and not knowing if you’re going to wake up to stage 3 or stage 6 loadshedding is stressful. Consumers like certainty. Although interest rates are high, consistency is less stressful than dealing with continuous rate…
"Family planning is more than just maternity benefits. It's about planning for the well-being of your growing family, today and tomorrow. Along with educational savings plans, consider life insurance to safeguard your dependents’ financial security,…
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