Trading vs. Investing
Investing and trading are often confused, just like investing and saving sometimes are. We unpack the differences between them, and highlight the advantages and disadvantages of both.
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Good Debt and Bad Debt
In this article we're going to explain a bit more about debt – what makes it bad… and when it is good.
Can You Have Too Many Savings Accounts?
The answer to this question might actually be something that the whole of the internet agrees on, well the first page of Google at least.
Your Money Is Losing Value In A Bank Account
A healthy bank account balance means not being in the red for most people. The problem is the money sitting in your bank account is doing absolutely nothing for you.
Inflation and Covid-19
You may have seen articles about the decision by the SA Reserve Bank last week to keep interest rates unchanged. What does this have to do with your savings plan?
What Should You Be Saving For?
This is perhaps one of the most important questions we should be asking ourselves both as individuals and as a society.
Building Financial Habits That Stick
Coming from a country with literally no economy (Zimbabwe) I was always very nervous about investing. Here are some of the habits that have helped me build my wealth.
Setting and Achieving Your Financial Goals
As an investment strategy, goal-based investing is still pretty new but Franc users will definitely be familiar with it as it is the philosophy our app is based on.
Investing is a Marathon, Comrade
Investing for the long term is one of the ways to decrease your risk and save on fees. Read this article to learn more about why investing is a long-term thing.