Francly 2021
Notes on 2021 directly from the CEO and co-founder of Franc.
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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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.
Under (Financial) Pressure
We all have a relationship with money. It’s influenced by our culture, our community and also by our gender. Men are often told that they should be good with money.
Your Money Is Losing Value In A Bank Account
A healthy bank account balance means not being in the red for most people. The problem is the money sitting in your bank account is doing absolutely nothing for you.
What Should You Be Saving For?
This is perhaps one of the most important questions we should be asking ourselves both as individuals and as a society.
Summer of 2012
"Almost 10 years ago, in my first festive season as a varsity student, my motivation levels were at an all-time high. The world was my oyster and I was going to grab it with both arms."
Borrowing to Invest - A Good Idea?
Although it may be tempting to borrow money to invest, especially if you are cash strapped, it's not a good idea and could make you lose big time.
Savings Culture - Not as Bad as We Think
We’re often told that we’re a nation of bad savers, but the reality is quite different. Over half of adults in Sub-Saharan Africa save money, but few use banks to do so.
How to Handle Financial Emergencies
Life is unpredictable and sometimes it can hit you where it hurts, your personal finances. The first thing to know when dealing with financial hardship is that you’re not alone.