Being Franc
Fact: investing is scary for many people. And just like any other fear, it likely makes us do one of a few things: freeze, run away, or hide.
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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The Cost of Your Dream Car
We all have a dream car, but have you ever asked yourself what impact will buying your dream car have on your future ambitions, from a financial perspective?
Time-In Beats Timing
People who buy and sell shares often laugh at people who buy and hold. However, our analysis shows that buying and holding is better most of the time.
Can I Trust Financial Advice?
The honest truth is that unless you’re already wealthy and have a complicated personal financial situation, you probably don’t need a financial advisor.
What Netflix Taught Me About Money
In this article, I’ll be looking at some recent and not so recent Netflix releases that have a financial takeaway, and of course, a plot twist or two that you could also find interesting (spoiler alert!).
5 Years in the FinTech Space
In 2017, I was astounded to learn that South Africa was the highest country in the world for the search term “how to invest” on Google trends. Over the past 5 years the financial industry has seen a lot of change.
(Financial) Advice For My Younger Self
"I’ve often thought about what I would say to my younger self if I had a chance. There are a few things, what I did with the money I earned."
Francly 2021
Notes on 2021 directly from the CEO and co-founder of Franc.
Supporting Our Parents in Retirement
The sad reality is that many retirees have not saved enough money to meet their financial needs in retirement. This means a lot of children may land up supporting their parents.