Spring is the season for new beginnings and fresh perspectives. However, it’s not just your home that needs a spring clean. It’s also the perfect time to reassess your financial health, clear out the clutter and to get all your financial affairs in order before the year ends.
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This year, swim against the tide
The festive break can be a tempting time financially, starting on Black Friday and extending into the New Year sales with marketers trying to entice consumers to buy, often on credit.
Besides the lure of shopping, people are on holiday, entertaining and enjoying themselves. By the time they go back…
September is the first month of spring – a time, traditionally, to clean out, refresh and renew. It’s a good reminder to review your budget and put plans in place to help your finances flourish. Consumer finance website JustMoney.co.za offers some helpful tips to assist you with this process, and get your financial affairs in…
Every woman has to ensure that she secures her future by taking control of her finances. Relying on someone else can leave you vulnerable if they are no longer able or willing to help. At worst it could mean someone making decisions – unintentionally or otherwise – that are not in your interests and that…
An online survey of South African women conducted by Sanlam has found that 72% consider themselves to be living in ‘survival mode’. This means that the surveyed women find it challenging to focus on the long-term, particularly planning their finances, given the focus on daily needs. Could there be a way for women to rebound…
Health and finances are two of the most important considerations when it comes to retirement planning, and the two are often interlinked. It's possible to have some degree of predictability on finances, however, health is less easy to predict – sometimes even impossible. Barry Kaganson, CEO of Auria Senior Living - a company which develops,…