by Ashleigh Butterworth | Apr 4, 2023 | Financial Insights, Money
Oops, you’ve found yourself drowning in debt, yikes we know it can be scary. Whether you’ve taken out too many credit cards or you’ve piled up personal loans, life happens and it can be very easy as a South African to get caught up in a debt trap. Debt consolidation...
by Ashleigh Butterworth | Mar 29, 2023 | Financial Insights
Saving for retirement is a critical aspect of personal finance, but it can be challenging to know how to do it effectively. This is especially true in South Africa, where many people don’t always have access to employer-sponsored retirement plans or aren’t...
by Ashleigh Butterworth | Feb 23, 2023 | Financial Insights, Money
Starting your savings journey is always tough, especially when you have no clue where a safe place would be to put your money. Once you’ve finally gotten to a point where you can save a bit of your salary each month, and then you decide to invest that money, then...
by Ashleigh Butterworth | Jan 30, 2023 | Financial Insights, Financial News, Money, Quick Tips
Only 49% of South Africans are financially literate, in addition to that only 5% will be able to retire comfortably. Why is this the case, and how can we combat these personal finance issues? There is no simple answer to this, however, there are a number of ways...
by Ashleigh Butterworth | Jan 24, 2023 | Financial Insights, Quick Tips
Whether it was a 13th cheque, some extreme budgeting, or possibly that you just have a bit of extra cash lying around – either way, it’s probably best to decide what to do with this money sooner rather than later. Let’s say you’ve ended up with R10 000, and now need...
by Ashleigh Butterworth | Dec 15, 2022 | Financial Insights, Quick Tips
Debt is a major problem in South Africa, especially as the festive season approaches and people spend more money on holidays, Christmas gifts and online shopping. South African consumers can often spiral into debt, this can often be the result of overspending, lack of...
Recent Comments