Stories
How 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 moneyIndulging in a bit of responsible fun this festive season
We all want a reel-worthy Christmas, but ongoing financial strains might nip all our plans in the bud. Here is how not to go broke while chasing the ‘soft life’ this December.
Read more about Indulging in a bit of responsible fun this festive seasonDon’t just walk in on Black Friday, consider all your options
There’s much to consider before joining the Black Friday frenzy.
Read more about Don’t just walk in on Black Friday, consider all your optionsMen, expensive alcohol & controlling spending during the festive season
South African men can make better financial choices during the festive season than spending their hard-earned money on expensive alcohol.
Read more about Men, expensive alcohol & controlling spending during the festive seasonMentoring 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.
Read more about The power of having a planThe trouble with child maintenance
Research by the Institute of Race Relations in 2011 found that single parent households, are the norm in South Africa, with the majority of children growing up with one parent, most likely a mother who relies on a government grant to get by.
Read more about The trouble with child maintenance