Can we save and pay off our debt? Everyone’s financial circumstances are different. Yet, what we are certain of in South Africa, is that most people have debt and limited savings. To answer the question of: Can one save whilst paying off debt? The answer is yes. But...
Women are worse off than men during the pandemic Covid -19 has had had a negative, unbalanced economic impact on women, in comparison to men. Women across the world (not only in South Africa) generally earn less than men who do the same work. According to recent...
South Africans need to start saving July is Savings Month – but how much can South Africans really save in these turbulent times, especially since we still have the one lowest household savings ratios in the world, according to Prem Govender, the chairperson...
We have to change our mindset around saving South Africans are notoriously bad at saving – with many having little to no savings at all to fall back on when an emergency strikes. This was once again highlighted in the various campaigns run in July – which is National...
Trouble at NSFAS – we need to start saving for education It was announced on Wednesday 10 March 2021, that no additional funds would be allocated for NSFAS. The department’s director general, Gwebinkundla Qonde, made the revelation during the meeting of the higher...
