Break poor saving habits ahead of the long weekends

Break poor saving habits ahead of the long weekends

Research from Investec and GIBS shows that South Africa has one of the lowest savings rates globally, currently at 16.3%. This is backed up...
Should you let a 'finfluencer' teach your child crucial money skills?

Should you let a ‘finfluencer’ teach your child crucial money skills?

FSCA announces plans to clamp down on social media advice Would you let a stranger on the internet teach your teen how to invest? It's...
How Much Money Should You Have Saved by 30, 40, or 50?

How Much Money Should You Have Saved by 30, 40, or...

Hard effort and high goals open the road towards financial freedom. By 30, 40, and 50 reaching savings targets, one is not just displaying...
Experian

Experian Report Highlights Improved Credit Health Amid Stricter Lending Practices

  South Africa's credit health improvement mainly driven by lending restrictions, not consumer recovery Home Loans show improvement, but Affluent segments still face financial...
TymeBank

How to make your savings grow with TymeBank

South Africans all around Mzansi are feeling the pinch as the prices of everyday goods reaches new heights. People across the country have had...
Top six financial tips for couples amid rising costs

Top six financial tips for couples amid rising costs

As South Africa continues to navigate rising fuel prices, soaring electricity costs, and inflationary pressures, couples across the country are facing financial uncertainty. “The rise...
Sebastien Alexanderson, Head of National Debt Advisors

Joint Finances vs. Separate Accounts: What Works Best When Debt Is...

Joint Finances vs. Separate Accounts: What Works Best When Debt Is Involved? With Valentine's Day nearing, couples must consider the impact of finances—especially debt—on relationships....
Love & Money: Building a Strong Financial Foundation Together

Love & Money: Building a Strong Financial Foundation Together

Love may be blind, but your finances shouldn’t be. As relationships grow, so do shared responsibilities, and setting up a solid financial foundation early can...
Budgeting for School Fees and Supplies

Financial Planning for Education: Budgeting for School Fees and Supplies

Back-to-school season often feels overwhelming for parents. Rising costs for school fees, uniforms, stationery, technology and even lunchbox essentials can strain finances. With smart...
There are still some ways that South Africans can make their Rands go further this festive season Shell V+ loyalty programme leads the way as the best loyalty programme in 2024

There are still some ways that South Africans can make their...

With the cost of living steadily climbing, everyone is looking for ways to make their money go further. That's why loyalty programmes have become...
Good vs. Bad Credit: mpowering South Africans to Make Smarter Financial Decisions

Good vs. Bad Credit: mpowering South Africans to Make Smarter Financial...

African Bank is committed to empowering South Africans with the knowledge to make informed financial decisions, particularly when it comes to understanding the difference...
Five factors to consider this Black Friday

Five factors to consider this Black Friday

As Black Friday approaches, South Africans are looking forward to massive deals and discounts – both instore and online. However, while the excitement of...