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The psychology of successful saving

Article Advertorial Supplement - 25 Jul 2019

You CAN save money if you just know how

Make the most of tax-free savings

Article Staff Reporter - 12 Mar 2015

Finance houses have moved quickly to offer tax-free products made possible by the minister.

SA’s poor save, one way or another

Article Staff Reporter - 2 Aug 2013

Most of their income is spent on transport and food, but formal and informal saving is a priority.

The harsh reality of saving habits

Article Staff Reporter - 12 Jul 2013

Comment by the media and communications manager at The Banking Association South Africa.

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Why South Africans need to support the national savings drive

Article Staff Reporter - 12 Jul 2013

Comment by the managing director of the Mass Foundation Cluster at Old Mutual.

From smart phones to positive futures

Article Staff Reporter - 12 Jul 2013

Comment by the product marketing actuary at Old Mutual.

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From a culture of consumption to a culture of saving

Article Staff Reporter - 12 Jul 2013

Comment by the executive chairperson of the National Youth Development Agency.

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The next generation – Savers or spenders?

Article Advertising Supplement - 12 Jul 2013

The “next generation” requires an urgent shift in behaviour and attitude towards long term savings.

Youth, discipline and saving

Article Staff Reporter - 12 Jul 2013

Comment by chief director of financial investments and savings at the National Treasury.

Saving: a challenge for SA’s youth

Article Staff Reporter - 12 Jul 2013

Looking at the ways to motivate the youth to break the negative savings cycle in South Africa.

Rainy days, or a rosy view?

Article Staff Reporter - 12 Jul 2013

There is another side to the picture usually painted about how South Africans save.

The ups and downs of saving

Article Sponsored Feature - 12 Jul 2013

Many South Africans struggle to balance the high cost of living with the urge to save for their futures.

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Investing for the long term

Article Mail Guardian Correspondent - 8 Aug 2012

In May this year, social networking company Facebook held its initial public offering - considered the biggest in internet history.

Turning South Africa into a nation of savers

Article Mail Guardian Correspondent - 8 Aug 2012

Financial experts believe that savings is a mindset that, once instilled, will see people put away more of their hard-earned money for retirement etc.

How savings empower us

Article Mail Guardian Correspondent - 8 Aug 2012

South Africa has the unfortunate distinction of being one of the world's most economically unequal countries.

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