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.
Money Tips
Tips and tricks about all things money related.
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How to budget for a holiday [+ vacation budget spreadsheet]
I’ve worked together with friend of Franc Aron Samuels, who is a financial coach, speaker and founder of The Wealth Coach, to pull together a step-by-step guide to how to budget for a holiday, plus a few holiday spending tips and a handy holiday budget template.
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.
How To Invest Your Money Short Term
The line between short-term investments and long-term investments can be a bit blurry at times. When customers sign up on the Franc app, we ask you what you’re investing towards and if you have a specific time frame for their investment.
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).
Market Update | The Satrix Top 40 ETF Left In The Dark
August was not the brightest month for the Top 40 companies as only 12 companies were in the green, while the rest remained in the dark and experienced a decrease in share price compared to last month.
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.
Tips from Nicolette Mashile for Starting a Small Business for Women Entrepreneurs
According to Nicolette Mashile, a successful businesswoman and passionate personal finance advocate, we need more female entrepreneurs to act as teachers and role models for the next generation of go-getters.
What You Need To Invest To Make It In Dropshipping
Thinking of starting a profitable online business in South Africa? Dropshipping could be just what you need. Although dropshipping is a popular and low-barrier-to-entry e-commerce model, you need to have a good understanding of the investment you need to make for it to succeed.