Category: Finance
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Financial Wellness and Mental Health: Understanding the Connection
Financial stress can have a significant impact on mental health, leading to anxiety and physical symptoms. This article explores the connection between financial wellness and mental well-being, offering practical tips to reduce stress, such as creating a budget, building an emergency fund, and setting financial goals. Prioritising self-care and seeking professional help when needed can… Read more
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Financial Recovery: How to Bounce Back from a Tough Month
Feeling financially stretched? Discover practical steps to help you bounce back from a tough month. From assessing your financial situation to cutting back on expenses and boosting your income, this guide offers actionable tips to regain control and work toward a more secure financial future. Start your recovery journey today! Read more
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How to Earn More Money: Why Learning New Skills Can Transform Your Life
We don’t know what we don’t know. At any given time, we operate with the information and skills we currently have. When I was earning R5000 per month, it was all I knew how to earn at the time. It seemed like my potential was capped—but that was far from the truth. Everything changed when… Read more
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What Are Money Market Funds
Money market funds are low-risk investment vehicles that typically invest in short-term debt securities such as government bonds, treasury bills, and other highly liquid financial instruments. These funds aim to offer investors a safe, stable return while preserving capital. For those looking to preserve their wealth in a way that is both secure and liquid,… Read more
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How to Start Investing in South Africa: A Beginner’s Journey
Starting to invest can be both exciting and overwhelming. When I began my journey, I opened a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) on Easy Equities, putting in a few hundred Rands whenever I could. I did not have a clear plan, just a general sense that I should start “saving” somewhere. Little did I know then… Read more
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The Optimist in Life is not always the Financial Optimist
In the journey through life, we frequently find ourselves navigating between the realms of optimism and pessimism, influencing our perspective on challenges and opportunities. Personally, identifying as a perpetual optimist, I uncovered a surprising twist when delving into the complexities of financial optimism. This revelation occurred while reading Gary Chapman’s book, “Things I Wish I’d… Read more
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How to Future-Proof Yourself
The world is constantly changing and change often brings along challenges. Your ability to adapt to change and face challenges therefore plays a huge role in your achieving your life goals. To ensure you remain useful and successful it is important that you future-proof yourself. Future-proofing yourself involves preparing for potential challenges and changes in… Read more