Growing Money-Smart Children
A personal account of when to start saving for children, tips to introduce good financial habits and how to do so.
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5 Investment Mythbusters
Growing up, many of us have perceptions about investing that we (hopefully!) figure out later are not correct. Here are 5 myths from the past that aren't true today.
Lessons From My First Friendcation
My friends and I had been toying with the idea of going on a friendcation for almost a year but It was only in October 2020 that we decided to be serious about planning one.
All You Need Is Love (Not) - Financial Implications of Moving in Together
Moving in with your partner is a HUGE step, you need to be able to work as a team and be willing to compromise. Here are some financial tips on how to do just that.
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!).
Budgeting For a Car
Buying a car is a huge financial commitment, there’s so much to consider. This article has 4 important financial considerations to make when budgeting for a car.
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.
Income vs Capital Growth
Income earned and realised capital gains (when you sell something for more than you paid) have different tax consequences. This is one of the considerations to make when investing.
Tips For Increasing Your Savings
You mean well and try to spend less, but something always comes up. The good news is there are plenty of straightforward ways to save money and breathe some fresh air into your budget.
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