Self Control in Saving
Spring cleaning your finances
Spring signals a season of vibrance as all the colourful flowers start to bloom. But for some of us, it may help put into perspective how a personal season of change – especially when it comes to our finances – needs to come.
Read moreAlways waiting for the other shoe to drop – how to stop operating from a scarcity mentality
Bonolo Mokua reflects on her own journey of how a scarcity mindset impacted her financial well-being – and what she did to overcome it.
Read more about Always waiting for the other shoe to drop – how to stop operating from a scarcity mentalityAre you a penny pincher?
It might seem like the only way to not get into bad debt is to be a penny pincher. But that's not always the case. Read our tips on how to learn the value of spending without living an overly restrictive life.
Read more about Are you a penny pincher?Surviving 'black tax' and setting financial boundaries
How do we navigate family requests for money while still balancing our other financial responsibilities and goals?
Read more about Surviving 'black tax' and setting financial boundariesHow the things we value impact our financial decisions and long-term goals
The things we value can have a significant impact on our financial decisions. Our values influence how we prioritize our spending and saving, as well as the goals we set for our financial future.
Read more about How the things we value impact our financial decisions and long-term goalsWhat hope do the matrics of 2023 have?
Roughly 40% of Grade 1 learners will exit our school system before they even reach Grade 12, according to The Zero Dropout campaign. If this is the case, then what hope do those who finish high school and dream of going into university have?
Read more about What hope do the matrics of 2023 have?How to talk to your kids about the value of money
Your money values are shaped by your childhood experiences with money, your current income, your social groups, and your goals and ambitions. Teaching kids about the value money helps them become responsible adults in the future.
Read more about How to talk to your kids about the value of moneyMentoring young people to help them make better financial decisions
In a community riddled with high levels of crime, Comfort is encouraging young people to overcome their circumstances for better life choices.
Read more about Mentoring young people to help them make better financial decisionsRenewing your attitude towards money can help you achieve your goals
South Africans need to take risks and not get comfortable in their challenging circumstances.
Read more about Renewing your attitude towards money can help you achieve your goalsSugar daddies and financial advice for young women
Young people in the entertainment industry can really benefit from learning good financial values and habits – especially in an industry where there is pressure to follow a glamorous lifestyle.
Read more about Sugar daddies and financial advice for young women30% of South Africans are living in debt
The biggest problems South Africans have when it comes to managing their finances are living in debt and failure to budget.
Read more about 30% of South Africans are living in debtThe power of having a plan
Bohale took the lessons she was learning about money and values at the Ikemeleng youth centre in Alexandra and put them into action.
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