Saving
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It may be time to break up with the money habits holding you back
Many of us have a complicated relationship with money, with some months feeling steady and others tense. Just like any lifelong relationship, our approach to saving needs…
Start saving and make your money work: 5 practical tips from money experts
National Savings Month is a reminder of the importance of building financial resilience. Driven by the Savings Institute of South Africa, the goal is to promote healthier…
Personal finance: sustainable budgeting tips to stretch your money in 2025
Consumers should spend cautiously, despite the positive outlook for the year
Money mistakes cause vicious debt cycle
People earning up to R20 000 spend 60% of their salaries paying off arrears, a recent report reveals
The psychology of successful saving
You CAN save money if you just know how
Make the most of tax-free savings
Finance houses have moved quickly to offer tax-free products made possible by the minister.
SA’s poor save, one way or another
Most of their income is spent on transport and food, but formal and informal saving is a priority.
The harsh reality of saving habits
Comment by the media and communications manager at The Banking Association South Africa.
Youth, discipline and saving
Comment by chief director of financial investments and savings at the National Treasury.
Rainy days, or a rosy view?
There is another side to the picture usually painted about how South Africans save.
The ups and downs of saving
Many South Africans struggle to balance the high cost of living with the urge to save for their futures.
The next generation – Savers or spenders?
The “next generation” requires an urgent shift in behaviour and attitude towards long term savings.
Saving: a challenge for SA’s youth
Looking at the ways to motivate the youth to break the negative savings cycle in South Africa.
Why South Africans need to support the national savings drive
Comment by the managing director of the Mass Foundation Cluster at Old Mutual.
From smart phones to positive futures
Comment by the product marketing actuary at Old Mutual.