High savings rate critical to economic growth

National Savings Month serves as a reminder of an urgent need to change financial behaviours.

More than one in three people earn income from an extra job – survey.

Money lessons learnt by the head of Nsfas.

Saving before spending is essential, says Craig Torr – CEO, CrueInvest.

Insurer says ex gratia payments only offered in limited number of cases.

The growing appeal of guaranteed products.

Mind the gap survey gives insight into what the market is considering when recruiting financial executives.

What are the best places to park cash (and perhaps in what currency) for an investment return?

My husband and I are planning to start a family in the next year. We have some credit card debt, are paying off a car and are renting for the next year or two. Collectively we earn just under R40 000 after tax. I am on a medical aid plan with a full hospital plan and savings without gap cover yet. I would get two months paid maternity leave. What expenses, baby costs, investments etc should we take into consideration beforehand?

I have R 150 000 that I’d like to invest into a compound interest account and then contribute R4 000 monthly to it. What would be the best option for me, that would also allow access to my money when I need it?

A new app makes it easier for those allergic to forms.

Short-term debt biggest source of stress – 2017 Sanlam Benchmark survey.

During economic hardship, try to limit your exposure to debt as much as possible.

Medical scheme members: What it is, what contributes to it, and how to manage it.