Category: Finance
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 large portion of their disposable income is consumed in…
Rand Manipulation: Some Far-Reaching Currency Impacts
Without getting into the facts of the matter, currency manipulation has far-reaching effects on the major economic participants such as consumers, businesses, and the government.…
Unpopular Opinion About Interest rates
Interest rates have went up in South Africa with the repo rate sitting at 7% and it might as well be the right time to…
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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 its 2021 statistics that annual consumer inflation increased to…
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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 our daily lives. A sovereign credit rating is an…
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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 the high standard of living as well as the…
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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 to be sought. Any crisis, be it a financial,…
