Personal Finance

Many South African couples are surprised to learn that living together, even for many years, does not automatically confer legal rights, even if they...

Before we had spreadsheets, banking apps, or diversified portfolios, we had Mom. Long before we entered the professional world, she was our first chief...

Winter doesn’t just bring colder mornings. It exposes the weak pressure points in your finances. Electricity bills climb, fuel costs bite harder, food budgets stretch,...

This Workers' Day, Siyasanga Kashe, Executive Member Solutions at Momentum Corporate reflects on the often-overlooked reality of South Africa’s employed workforce, and the growing pressure carried...

Credit is integral to modern life. Most people couldn’t afford to buy a house or car, or pay for tertiary education without it. But...

As South Africa marks Financial Literacy Month, government reforms such as the two-pot retirement system and persistent economic challenges put the spotlight on a...

This Financial Literacy month, understanding the distinction could help under-pressure consumers avoid a debt spiral Under pressure from rising electricity prices and municipal rates, South...

With the rising cost of living, driven in part by increased fuel, water and electricity costs, more people will, at some stage, need to...

Building and preserving wealth for children and grandchildren is more difficult than one would think. There is a famous saying that "the first generation...

Most people know the obvious moments that call for an insurance review: buying a new car, moving house, renovating, getting married, divorced, or starting...

The role of financial advisers has always been rooted in helping clients make informed decisions about their finances. Traditionally, advisers were primarily recognised for...

Unexpected expenses are a fact of life, yet many South Africans remain financially vulnerable when emergencies arise. Whether it’s an unplanned medical bill, car...