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Tough times ahead: Some useful money-saving tips
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Tough times ahead: Some useful money-saving tips

It takes a no-brainer to realize that South African citizens have a poor savings culture. A … Tough times ahead: Some useful money-saving tipsRead more

by admin•31 January 202415 April 2024
Rand Manipulation: Some Far-Reaching Currency Impacts
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Rand Manipulation: Some Far-Reaching Currency Impacts

Without getting into the facts of the matter, currency manipulation has far-reaching effects on the major … Rand Manipulation: Some Far-Reaching Currency ImpactsRead more

by admin•21 November 20234 January 2024•2
Unpopular Opinion About Interest rates
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Unpopular Opinion About Interest rates

Interest rates have went up in South Africa with the repo rate sitting at 7% and … Unpopular Opinion About Interest ratesRead more

by admin•1 December 20222 December 2022
The cost of living in South Africa: how does it compare a decade ago?
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The cost of living in South Africa: how does it compare a decade ago?

The cost of living in South Africa is undoubtedly skyrocketing. Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) indicated in … The cost of living in South Africa: how does it compare a decade ago?Read more

by admin•22 February 202229 September 2022
“Junk Status” Explained in Layman terms
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“Junk Status” Explained in Layman terms

Like credit scores, sovereign credit ratings have become a common feature in the credit market and … “Junk Status” Explained in Layman termsRead more

by admin•1 December 202029 September 2022
An Overview of Basic Investment Vehicles in Layman terms
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An Overview of Basic Investment Vehicles in Layman terms

Wealth generation has become a common buzzword in the 21st century. This is partly due to … An Overview of Basic Investment Vehicles in Layman termsRead more

by admin•26 November 202029 September 2022
The Ins and Outs of Buying Shares
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The Ins and Outs of Buying Shares

One of the greatest lesson history offers is that, in every crisis, there is an opportunity … The Ins and Outs of Buying SharesRead more

by admin•29 May 202029 September 2022

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