Why You Should Have a Goal-Based Investment Strategy
Investing can be complicated and overwhelming. Goal-based investing is an approach to wealth management that focuses on your specific financial goals. Find out why it works and how to get started.
Thomas Brennan
Thomas is an engineer with a doctorate in machine learning. When he's not creating solutions for all the problems in the universe, he's likely running, surfing, hiking or climbing.
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What is Debt Counselling?
If you find yourself in a debt trap, and need help finding your way out, debt counselling might be a consideration for you. We explain what the debt counselling process is, advantages and disadvantages, and the costs.
Should You Buy-Now-Pay-Later for Black Friday?
Buy-now-pay-later (or BNPL) platforms have sprung up all over the place in the last few years. In this blog, we’ll explain how this payment arrangement works, what its benefits are, and what drawbacks it can have.
Types of Funding for Higher Education
You may be a future scholar, aspiring academic or even hopeful professional, but finding affordable quality higher education to match your aspirations is not a given.
How To Build an Investment Portfolio Around Your Goals
An investment portfolio shouldn’t be complicated or overwhelm you. Yet it’s perhaps the most important financial aspect of life that is often overlooked.
What's the Level of Financial Literacy in South Africa? [+ financial literacy quiz]
Although the latter found that 42% of South African adults were financially literate (placing us 3rd in Africa and 39th overall out of 137 countries), the SASAS study revealed a declining trend in the percentage of questions answered correctly (scores improved in only one of five categories).
How to Budget for Your Household
A well-structured household budget isn't just about crunching the numbers. It’s about creating a lifestyle that nurtures and accommodates shared financial goals and mindful spending.
The Secret to Securing Your Children's Financial Well-Being
It really pays to start investing for your child early. By simply investing something every week, you can truly set your child up for life just by tapping into a magic – yet free – ingredient: starting early.
Unexpected Money Lessons We Can Learn From The Youth
Despite the youth's age, they have already demonstrated remarkable financial savviness and a unique approach to money management. In this blog article, we will explore some trends the youth embrace that can inspire our own money management.