Financial Empowerment Archives

Funding Options for Women’s Businesses in South Africa

While entrepreneurship is nothing new for women, it’s clear that South African women are still at a disadvantage when it comes to securing financial assistance. However, knowing

Why You Shouldn’t DIY Your Will

In a time where everybody wants to find DIY solutions to save time and money, the temptation to draft your

Top Tips for Female Homeowners

As the property market evolves, women are making significant strides in homeownership. Insights by Lightstone, a provider of comprehensive data,

Money Lessons From Our Cultural Traditions

Heritage Month is a good time to reflect on the cultural traditions that enrich us, along with the values passed

Business Owner’s Checklist For Succession Planning

As a business owner, have you thought about what happens to your business and staff if you pass away? A

How to use CGT Annual Exclusion for Income Purposes

When most people hear the word ‘tax’, their immediate reaction is a negative one. Paying tax is certainly not a

Understanding Excess When It Comes Time to Claim

Many first-time car buyers spend weeks or months crunching numbers to make sure they can afford their dream car. Once

Top Tips for Choosing the Right Security Company

Crime is a pressing concern in South Africa, and securing your home adequately is crucial. A robust security system, backed

Understanding Funding for Your Small Business

Gathering the funds you need for your business can feel like a mountain to climb, especially when every rand counts

Top Money-Saving Tips from Small Business Owners

If there’s one thing the pandemic has taught small businesses, it’s that they need to create a financial safety net

Empowering Women through Financial Literacy

As we honour National Women’s Month in South Africa, Momentum’s #SheOwnsHerSuccess annual workshop series kicks off covering crucial and necessary

How Businesses Are Revolutionising Cash Handling

In a world where financial transactions are becoming increasingly digital, the physical handling of cash and payment devices remains a

The Ultimate Millennial Insurance Checklist

For millennials, insurance isn’t always top of mind until something unexpected happens. As a generation raised on instant gratification, the

How to Budget for Your Fertility Journey

August is Women’s Month in South Africa, a time to celebrate the contributions of women across the nation. It is

What to do about Female Talent in SA Financial Services?

Everybody wants it. But it’s hard to find, and even harder to keep. While female representation has improved generally across

Jacaranda FM Calls for #HerPerfectPitch2024 Entries

Get ready, Mzansi! Jacaranda FM is once again shining the spotlight on female entrepreneurs with the launch of #HerPerfectPitch2024. This incredible competition

10 Questions you Should be Asking Your Financial Adviser

Having honest conversations with your financial adviser isn’t just a right; it’s a responsibility. In much the same way that

Top Tips for Making a Home Insurance Claim

South Africans have borne the brunt of extreme weather in recent months, from gale-force winds and torrential rain to a

Practical Strategies to Help South Africans Save Money

Research from Investec and GIBS shows that South Africa has one of the lowest savings rates globally, currently at a

Tips for Young Investors to Grow Long-term Wealth

If you’re in the early stages of your working career, you probably know that you should be investing some of