Personal Finance

South Africa, June 2025: The journey from varsity to the “real world” is exhilarating, filled with new opportunities and the promise of independence. Yet, for...

South Africa, 11 June 2025: South African students spend nearly R1 700 a month on groceries, while managing to save just R352, according to the latest Varsity...

Concerns about high debt levels can affect entire families, and children growing up in financially stressed households are more likely to inherit poor financial...

June is Youth Month in South Africa – a time to celebrate young people and reflect on how to build a brighter, more inclusive future. Understanding the...

Creating a lasting financial legacy isn’t just about leaving money to your children—it’s about teaching them how to manage it responsibly and understand its...

Growing demand for rental properties – combined with limited availability – has made South Africa’s housing market a fertile hunting ground for fraudsters. Rental...

What distinguishes leading financial advisers today is their ability to provide practical, ethical, and customer-focused guidance that adapts to changing environments. In a climate...

Despite economic strain, millions are still paying debt they may no longer owe. 20 May 2025: In theory, prescribed debt offers relief: if a debt...

Pension fund contributors are being urged to reconsider frequent withdrawals from their savings pots, as experts warn that continuous access could undermine long-term financial...

Despite the relief of no VAT increase and an inflation rate below the Reserve Bank’s target range, many South African consumers will still rely...

Credit can be a vital tool for financial wellbeing, yet many South Africans lack basic knowledge about how it works and how to use...

While Freedom Day celebrates our political liberation, the financial reality tells a different story — South Africans now have 42% less spending power than...