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How to pay yourself first
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Retirement planning basics
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What it means to retire
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A survival guide for 2020
Sponsored by Nedbank Have you caught yourself trying to scratch your nose whilst wearing a mask? Who would have thought
What are index funds?
Follow the market for long-term financial success with index funds. We’ve previously looked at why investment fees matter, and one
Do we have financial options?
Do we have any real financial options or, will the consequences of the financial choices we’ve already made, lead to
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Are you financially fat or are you financially fit? A guest post from a 40-something year old who left his
What does “pay yourself first” even mean?
To pay yourself first, simply means to prioritise saving or investing, above all other things. Instead of spending all your
Calculate your Net Worth
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Financial plan?
A guest post from a 40-something year old who left his retirement planning for almost-too-late. He’s now getting his financial
Personal finance behaviour
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What is a balloon payment
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