Many people put off investing because they think it’s too complicated or that you need thousands of Rands to start. Taking the first step can be challenging. The key to building wealth is by developing good habits – like putting away money each month. It’s the little things that often make the difference between a life of prosperity and one of financial uncertainty. The sooner you sta...
Read More..Teaching children about money management is an essential aspect of parenting that sets the foundation for their financial well-being later in life. By starting early and consistently reinforcing money lessons, parents can empower their kids to become financially savvy adults. Here are some crucial money lessons children need to learn to navigate their finances successfully in adulthoo...
Read More..Easter is a significant occasion for many South African families, and it often requires advanced planning to ensure a successful celebration. For most families, the customary way to mark Easter is by having a family lunch, while others opt to travel during the long weekend. Given the expenses that come with hosting an event, traveling, or exchanging gifts, it's crucial to adhere to a...
Read More..Timeless money tips serve as a valuable tool for assisting us in implementing practical and relevant financial strategies. Before delving into these timeless classics, it's vital to address a few considerations regarding personal finance management. These considerations include diligent tracking of income and expenses, as well as setting long-term financial goals. Every aspect deserve...
Read More..07 December 2015 - With the festive season drawing closer, South Africans are already planning for the holidays. With pricey family gatherings and Christmas shopping on the cards, it’s important that consumers make wise financial decisions. This is according to Craig Whittaker, Head of Product at Wonga SA, who offers the following festive season advice to consumers in order to limit t...
Read More..When it comes to managing your money, working without a budget is not likely to lead you to financial security. Your debt situation won’t improve, your savings won’t grow, and you’ll miss out on the feeling that you can take care of a crucial part of life. Having a financial game plan makes you focus on the way you use your money and helps lay the ground work for a bright future. This...
Read More..Have you ever sat down and considered the affordability of your debt and whether the short term loans, student loan or any other type of finance you're borrowing is good debt or bad debt? How much thought do you put into the cost of that debt and whether there is a better alternative? Do you ever sit down and actually work out how much everything you borrowed would cost to pay back ov...
Read More..29 July 2015 - The second annual Wonga customer survey has shown that a greater awareness and understanding of how money works is much needed to get on to the road to financial wellness. More than 18 000 customers responded to the survey which was conducted in May this year, many admitting that saving remains a massive issue. Wonga SA CEO, Brett van Aswegen, said the results of the su...
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