Setting and Achieving Your Financial Goals
As an investment strategy, goal-based investing is still pretty new but Franc users will definitely be familiar with it as it is the philosophy our app is based on.
Money Tips
Tips and tricks about all things money related.
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Investing is a Marathon, Comrade
Investing for the long term is one of the ways to decrease your risk and save on fees. Read this article to learn more about why investing is a long-term thing.
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.
Supercharge Your Stokvel
Stokvels are an important part of the South African savings culture. Many stokvels still operate in a traditional way. This article suggests how we can update them a bit.
Moving Out for the First Time
I’ve bagged my first big-girl job, moved into my first apartment. Now that I've settled into my new surroundings. I can share the “real-world” lessons I've learned.
Get Rid of Your Boss by 40
The average South African retires at 60 years old. The F.I.R.E movement challenges this statistic as they believe you can retire at any age. Read this article to find out how.
Balancing Convenience and Cost
There are a couple of pros to consuming convenience foods, especially after a long tiring week. But the cons are significantly affecting your wallet.
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.
Investing and Trading Courses - Don't Always Pass the Vibe Check
Education and self-improvement are good things. And when it comes to investing and trading there's a lot to learn. Why, then, should you be wary of these courses?