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Sunday, June 8, 2025

Have you been offered credit? Read this before accepting

If a lender has made you a credit offer, the most powerful question you can ask to help and protect yourself is whether you truly need it.

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Start 2022 money-wise: devote a day to your finances

The New Year has begun, and it always comes with resolutions and plans. What are your financial resolutions? What are you going to do for yourself this year to set yourself up financially?

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JanuWorry is here! How to manage your debt and borrow wisely

The festive season is synonymous with spending and many South Africans take on credit to get them through this period. Often they find themselves in a financial fix by January.

Vernon Pillay|Published

Spend smart this holiday season with Standard Bank UCount Rewards

Standard Bank is encouraging customers to use their UCount Rewards Points to stretch their budgets over the holiday period.

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Consumers encouraged to save during Savings Month - FSCA

With South Africans having one of the lowest Household Savings ratios in the world, at just 0. 6%, National Savings Month in July provides a great opportunity for South Africans to consider their saving habits and how they can save more.

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OPINION: Savings mindset essential for you and your country

WORDS ON WEALTH: We don’t feel the compulsion to save voluntarily or to live more frugally. We’re a nation of credit-card swipers.

Martin Hesse|Published

Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy peace of mind

Lizl Budhram, Head of Advice at Old Mutual Personal Finance, says there’s hope for those who take action in December to avoid the money stress.

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Tips on avoiding festive gift-giving fails

If you one of the many South Africans who haven’t started their holiday shopping. Here are a few tips to help you save this festive season.

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How to approach your finances this festive season

In the hive of festive activity, it’s easy to forget your financial goals and spend more than you planned, writes Lettie Mzwinila.

Lettie Mzwinila|Published