South Africa has a retirement solution hiding in plain sight
Starting a TFSA for a child at birth, with R127 a month, gets them to R6m by 60. South Africa’s retirement crisis isn’t about…
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The financial literacy myth: knowing isn’t doing
Two-thirds of South Africans say they’re financially literate, but only 13% have emergency savings. The gap between knowing and doing is the real problem.…
Earning more won’t fix your finances. This will
The Franc wealth index surveyed nearly 4,000 South Africans. Its key finding: what you do with money matters far more than how much you…
A practical guide to prioritising your money
Think of your financial plan as a tower of champagne glasses. Fill one tier of savings, then cascade down to the next level…
Emergency savings: The boring habit that pays off
Research shows 87% of South Africans lack adequate emergency savings. Building a cash buffer may be your most important financial goal…
Why we need to think bigger about saving – EasyEquities
South Africa does not have a speculation problem, it has a savings problem – and lifting the tax-free savings limit is a great place…
The power of simple money habits
Wealth isn’t built on luck or complex strategies. It comes from simple habits – spending wisely, paying yourself first and keeping investing simple…
Kickstart your savings: Slash your fast-food spend first
Many South Africans don’t have immediate access to cash savings. They can build those reserves with smarter money management. Standard Bank can help.…
Unretirement: Why life doesn’t stop at 65
Retirement isn’t what it used to be. With rising costs and longer lives, more South Africans are ‘unretiring’ – staying active and earning beyond…
Squid Game: Household debt in South Africa
South Africa’s savings rate is negative, and debt is piling up. Here’s how to escape the debt trap, from sequestration to snowballs…
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