Why debt is ruining your sleep: the link between financial stability and mental health. Image source: Pixabay

Why debt is ruining your sleep: the link between financial stability...

Financial management, the basic act of organising day-to-day finances, managing debt, and building a savings buffer, is one of the most underemphasised components of...
Survival is not the finish line: Why it’s time to rethink critical illness cover

Survival is not the finish line: Why it’s time to rethink...

There’s a common misconception of what critical illness benefits are and how they function. The truth is, this perception stems from a limited understanding...
Beyond the Diagnosis: The Financial Toll of Cancer in SA

Beyond the Diagnosis: The Financial Toll of Cancer in SA

Cancer is one of the fastest-growing health challenges in South Africa, with over 100,000 new cases diagnosed annually, according to the National Cancer Registry....
THE HIDDEN GAP IN GROUP RISK COVER: WHY SEVERE ILLNESS NEEDS ITS OWN CONVERSATION

THE HIDDEN GAP IN GROUP RISK COVER: WHY SEVERE ILLNESS NEEDS...

 In South Africa’s workplace benefits environment, one persistent shortfall continues to undermine even the most basic financial planning efforts: the absence of severe illness...
South Africans betting beyond their means

South Africans betting beyond their means

This Responsible Gambling Month, JustMoney shines a light on the risks of gambling as a means for cash-strapped South Africans to make extra money...
A Guide to Managing Black Tax Sustainably and Breaking the Cycle for the Next Generation

A Guide to Managing Black Tax Sustainably and Breaking the Cycle...

For many professionals, the act of supporting extended family is a deeply ingrained and non-negotiable part of life. Often referred to colloquially in South...
World Savings Day

THIS WORLD SAVINGS DAY, COMMIT TO CONQUERING YOUR TOMORROW

“Every year on October 31, the world marks World Savings Day – a day dedicated to the power of saving money for a better...
Personal-Loan Comparisons in South Africa: How to Choose Without Hurting Your Credit

Personal-Loan Comparisons in South Africa: How to Choose Without Hurting Your...

Comparing personal loans in South Africa should save you money—but most consumers accidentally sabotage their credit score in the process. Apply at three banks...
Know your retirement income options so you can make informed choices at retirement

Know your retirement income options so you can make informed choices...

When working people reach retirement age, they not only need to have accumulated enough money to live off their savings; it’s also important that...
Beyond compliance: Turning retirement benefit counselling into a strategic business asset

Beyond compliance: Turning retirement benefit counselling into a strategic business asset

In today’s competitive landscape, the war for talent is fought not just with salary offers, but with the depth and perceived value of the...
South Africans are increasingly relying on credit to cover necessities like food. Graphic: Lisa Nelson

The debt trap and how to get out of it

In July, the National Financial Ombud Scheme (NFO) raised the alarm about the increasing number of South Africans relying on credit to cover everyday...
South Africans are struggling but remain resilient

South Africans are struggling but remain resilient

South Africans continue to face significant financial pressures, grappling with rising living costs, family responsibilities, and debt. Yet, despite these challenges, they remain remarkably...