Category: Business

Why It's Important To Invest in yourself

Why It’s Important To Invest in yourself

As conversation around women intensifies this month; we need to look at ways that will uplift not only ourselves, but the women around us. Whilst much focus is placed on...

Maintain a disciplined savings mindset

Maintain a disciplined savings mindset

During National Savings Month consumers were encouraged to pick up conversations around saving and investments; with the aim of saving more, spending less and creating...

The rule of thumb for emergency savings

The rule of thumb for emergency savings

The concept of an emergency savings is simply a stash of money set aside to help you manage those surprise expenses that may crop up. These emergency funds could provide...

What students should do with their holiday pay

Working over the holidays is a growing trend among both scholars and students. Many students opt to work over the holidays to improve their financial situation, or they...

ATM safety tips to void being scammed

ATM safety tips to void being scammed

The festive season is a busy period and it’s unfortunately during this time that fraudsters are on the prowl. To avoid the risk of falling victim to fraud,...

Understanding the importance of setting up a trust

There is a misconception that a trust is only for wealthy individuals and one needs a lot of money to set it up. The reality is that any person can open a trust if they...

Why entrepreneurs are the key to unlocking Africa’s growth potential

Why entrepreneurs are the key to unlocking Africa’s growth potential

It’s no secret that Africa has faced difficult financial times in the past few years. With an overall unemployment rate of 27.2 percent and over half of all eligible...

Why it’s important to Invest in yourself

Whilst much focus is placed on empowerment, we need to also ensure that our financial wellbeing is secure and in good standing. “We rarely invest in ourselves...

5 Ways to maintain a disciplined savings mindset

5 Ways to maintain a disciplined savings mindset

Emphasis needs to be placed on creating a saving strategy that is aligned to your life-goals, needs and wants. Some will save towards wedding related expenses,...

What students should do with their holiday pay

Working over the holidays is a growing trend among both scholars and students. Many students opt to work over the holidays to improve their financial situation, or they...