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How to Make Money from Home

Whether we plan to start our own full-time business or would like a ‘side-hustle’ from home, many of us at one time or another have dreamt of working from home or pursuing another goal outside of our workplace. Fortunately, the internet has enabled many of us to pursue many different forms of work from the comfort of our own homes, and can help serve as a secondary form of income to m...

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How does a Lender Process Your Loan Application?

Have you ever wondered how a loan provider might process your application when applying for credit - whether for a short-term loan, a bond, or another form of finance?  Credit providers are required to screen loan applicants to ensure that they lend responsibly, and that a borrower can afford to repay their debt over time. Here, we'll break down just how a loan lender might process yo...

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5 Habits That Financially Secure People Share

When it comes to planning and getting ahead, it’s a good idea to learn from those who’ve met their goals and have learned and practiced savvy skills – and for most, the biggest challenge to be faced is finding financial security. Whether it’s controlling your spending or setting savings goals, there are many things you can practise to sharpen your financial skills – and with that in m...

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Top Tips to Help You Reduce Financial Stress

Managing our finances and sticking to a budget can be one of the most stressful tasks we ever take on – especially if life throws us a curveball or we face an unforeseen expense. Thankfully, help is never far away – and to help you manage your financial matters and put steps into place to reduce your stress, we’ve got some practical tips that you can follow to keep your finances in ti...

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How to Save Money When Grocery Shopping

Depending on your living arrangements, you might find yourself needing to buy food, cleaning supplies or other items on a regular basis. For most of us, that means taking a regular trip to our favourite grocery store, where we often spend large amounts of cash! The good news is that there are many ways to save money when doing grocery shopping – and in this article, we’ll round up som...

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5 Simple Saving Steps for the New Year

The end of the year is a great time for looking back on the goals and milestones we’ve reached over the past 12 months – as well as the times where things didn’t quite go according to plan, or things felt just out of reach. Thankfully, learning from both our successes and frustrations means that we can put positive steps in place to make the best out of a whole new year – and when it...

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4 Crucial Life Skills that will Help You Save Money

Our daily lives often involve chores we may not feel up to doing, or tasks which we feel might be better left to a professional. While it might be better to consider hiring a professional to manage special tasks, there are several life skills that you can not only master to learn savvy new skills, but further help you to save more money each month. Learn to cook No-one can go for long...

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Festive Spending Survey: South Africans Set to Spend Over R200 Billion this Holiday Season

As the holiday season approaches, many of us are preparing to celebrate in the middle of a complex financial landscape. According to our sixth annual Summer Spending Survey, R224 billion in spending is expected during this festive season, representing a 4.4% decline from the previous year.       Despite this slight dip in overall spending, the average budget allocated for extra festiv...

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