Need work experience for your CV? Here are some options

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While job-seekers are worried that they don’t have the necessary work experience on their CVs, there are options available to them.

Youth Month: How to draw up a budget and get smart with your money

Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

A good budget can help young people gain control of their finances by tracking their spending.

Youth Month: 3 budget methods young people can use to save and make ends meet

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A budget can help you track your expenses each month, and make changes where needed so you can stick to your spending thresholds going forward.

Building a career, starting a family - 3 money tips for your 30s

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Your 30s is good time to take stock of your finances and future goals.

Fathers can give their families financial security by having life insurance

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Having a life insurance policy is one of the ways that fathers can secure the financial legacy of their families.

Youth Month: 7 things young people need to know about credit scores

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It is important that young people have an understanding of their credit rating and their credit profile because it can have a huge impact when they are looking to ...

Youth Month: 6 ways young people can break free from the cycle of debt

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A bad cycle of debt occurs when people spend more than they earn because of poor financial planning.

Youth Month: 3 money apps young people can use to take control of their finances

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Easy-to-use apps can be helpful for young people to keep track of their money while ensuring that their necessary finance information is one click away.

5 tips to help young people start planning their financial future

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Financial planning is a journey, not a destination, a fact that people forget when they are planning for their financial future.

3 ways you can be money savvy in your 20s

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People in their twenties may feel like they don’t have enough to put away during the early stages of their career but they should not underestimate the value of ...

3 ways you can turn your financial stress into success

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The current economic climate emphasises the need for people to get the most out of their money.

5 ways cutting down your expenses can leave a little extra money in your pocket

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By making changes to their spending habits and reducing their expenses, people can keep a little extra money in their pockets that they can put towards a savings ...

3 tips moms can share with their kids to help them be money savvy

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Demonstrating financial security and responsible financial habits are one of the most important values that mothers can live by, and pass on to their children.

Funeral cover and life cover - do you know the difference?

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The death of a loved one is emotionally difficult and it can also add financial strain to the family and friends that are left behind.

Looking to buy a car or house? Build your credit profile first

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A consumer’s credit profile gives lenders a good idea of how well they have managed their credit in the past.

Interest rate hike - 5 ways cash-strapped consumers can be money savvy

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South African consumers will be under financial pressure following the interest rate hike as well as the cost of living crisis.

Over-indebtedness: 6 ways you can overcome debt

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As South Africans face rising interest rates and inflation, consumers should take measures to manage their finances properly and avoid debt.

Financial planning for beginners - 7 tips to help you get your finances in order

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You may think that financial planning is not for you or that you are too old to start financial planning, but it’s never to late to start taking care of your financial ...

Trying to get out of debt? 3 things couples need to know about debt review

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Couples need to have open communication and regular discussions about their current financial situation including debt.

Life cover versus funeral cover – are they the same or are they different?

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Life cover and funeral cover is important in their own right, but each plays a very different role in how they can benefit a family.

3 financial lessons moms can share with their kids

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How people save, spend, and invest is influenced by what they see when they are younger which in turn has an influence on their children.

Start saving now to live the life you want after you retire

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People have the the flexibility to decide how much extra to contribute towards their retirement savings.

5 ways you can find your financial freedom

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Financial freedom is the ability to feel secure in your current financial position, as well as having control over your finances.

Get ahead of unexpected expenses by starting an emergency fund

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It is recommended that you have at at least three to six months’ worth of expenses saved up in your emergency fund.

What is bad debt? 3 ways you can avoid the bad debt trap

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Examples of bad debt include credit cards, personal loans, temporary loans, payday or cash advanced loans and retail store or clothing accounts.