Supercharge Your Stokvel
Stokvels are an important part of the South African savings culture. Many stokvels still operate in a traditional way. This article suggests how we can update them a bit.
Investing
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What Type of Investor are You?
Knowing what type of investor you are is important because it will help you when you are creating your investment strategy.
Investing and Gambling
In the era of Bitcoin and online forex trading, it's easy to lose track of the difference between investing and gambling. This article clarifies the difference.
Get Rid of Your Boss by 40
The average South African retires at 60 years old. The F.I.R.E movement challenges this statistic as they believe you can retire at any age. Read this article to find out how.
Investing and Trading Courses - Don't Always Pass the Vibe Check
Education and self-improvement are good things. And when it comes to investing and trading there's a lot to learn. Why, then, should you be wary of these courses?
What is an ETF?
ETF stands for exchange-traded fund: a fund traded on the stock exchange exactly like a share is. Read this article to find out what the difference is.
How to Save for Your Next Trip to Bali (or Anywhere Really)
Travelling has always been in Thobi Rose's blood. However, becoming an adult she realised that when traveling you need to plan for the financial impact.
7 Debt Traps and How to Avoid Them
Like all traps, debt traps are tricky to get out of so it is best to avoid them altogether. That's why this article is about common debt traps and how to avoid them.
Tax-Free Savings Accounts - Make Them Work Harder for You
Tax-free savings accounts were introduced to encourage South Africans to save, but to get the most out of your account you need to be strategic.