"The current economic climate presents unique challenges for South African consumers. "With soaring food prices, many are now prioritising essentials over non-essential spending like vacation spend, leading to widespread financial stress during…
"One often overlooked aspect of financial planning, is the importance of marrying your legacy planning with sufficient insurance cover for your estate, which will ensure that your loved ones are protected, and your assets are distributed according…
“South Africans felt the pressure, with high inflation and the increased cost of living causing financial stress. This year, despite no increase in tax rates and the fuel levy, no inflationary relief has been proposed for taxpayers, which means…
“Very few South Africans understand what is involved in wrapping up their estate when they pass on. This alone can create anxiety and massive problems for their loved ones who are left to wind up the estate, while still navigating this difficult…
“Use the Budget Speech as a reminder to reflect on your own finances and to Budget Speech yourself. As the finance minister of your own life, what habits and hacks do you need to instil to reach your goals and live confidently?" asks Farzana…
“When buying your property, make sure you search for a good insurance company to associate yourself with. Understanding the purpose of insurance is key to buying that first property as it helps with deciding on the type of cover you require…
"There is nothing wrong with spoiling our loved ones. However, we should not spend money we did not budget for or use credit to buy gifts. You can still enjoy this special day with your loved ones by keeping it simple," says Pearl Cele, Operations…
"Gen X moved towards more openness about financial struggles, while Millennials leveraged technology to automate tracking and savings. Meanwhile, Gen Z is reshaping financial literacy using social media and shared content creation to drive open…
"There is no clear connection between having money and being happy. Examples of this abound, including the stories of people who report having won the lottery, only to be met with tragic consequences and emotional damage.," says Nirdev Desai,…
"Debt is not only a financial challenge but a significant threat to the very fabric of relationships. The pressure and conflicts that arise from managing debt can unveil deeper issues such as secrecy about spending, disagreements on financial…
“Raising children involves significant costs, particularly when it comes to education. We have seen a good increase in EduCator claims year-on-year as more parents become aware of the available risk cover benefits," says Kresantha Pillay, Liberty…
"The pressure and conflicts that arise from managing debt can unveil deeper issues such as secrecy about spending, disagreements on financial management, creating a ripple effect that extends beyond just the numbers on a statement," says National…
"Many investors choose to use a tax-free savings account as a way of saving for their children’s tertiary education – a longer time horizon, provides a reasonable amount of time to grow returns for this purpose, tax free," says Mariska Comins,…
"Resolving to make a last will and testament or revising your current one and ensuring your estate fees are covered, is also a good thing to do and is not overly complicated. A will can save you a lot of worry and make matters easier for your…
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