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What Do I Do With My Business When I Want to Retire?

As a significant demographic of South African small and medium enterprise (SME) owners approaches retirement age, the national economy faces

July marks National Savings Month in South Africa, and as a result, many households use it as an opportunity to

Every day across South Africa, millions of women wake up to a second, unwritten shift. Before they even step into

It’s great when someone realises they do not want to run out of income one day. When we retire, we

With food prices continuing to strain household budgets, many South Africans are looking for practical ways to stretch their grocery

Asking for more at work is rarely an easy task. And for women, who often face unique challenges around voice and

Landing your first job and watching that initial salary clear into your bank account is a satisfying milestone. After years

South African small businesses face tighter SARS scrutiny, new digital VAT rules, and growing use of AI. Learn what’s changing

South Africa’s high youth unemployment rate and rising living costs are pushing many young people to seek legitimate ways to

The role of the nine-to-five is changing, and South Africa’s financial reality reflects this shift. According to the South African Reserve

South Africans are counting the cost of extreme weather after devastating storms, floods, winds, and even snowfall battered several provinces

We often think of insurance in terms of the big things: the structure of our homes, the cars we drive,

At some point, one partner in every long marriage will be left to manage alone. It is a hard truth,

For many South Africans, seeing their salary arrive in their bank accounts is accompanied by a sense of relief, even

Before we had spreadsheets, banking apps, or diversified portfolios, we had Mom. Long before we entered the professional world, she

More than one in three (34%) South African business leaders believe pay transparency will become standard practice in as little

South Africans are navigating a financial reality where inflation no longer tells the full story. According to the Competition Commission’s

A promotion, a significant raise, or a successful business pivot typically leads to a higher monthly income. Life feels more

Women buyers are a powerful force in South Africa’s property market, and with the prime lending rate currently at 10.25%

Estate planning is often seen as a task reserved solely for the wealthy. In reality, it is an important pillar