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Forex in South Africa: Everyday talk and digital habits

In South Africa, forex has moved from niche finance circles into everyday conversations. Students mention it at campus cafés, office workers talk about it during lunch, and…

Financial literacy  is crucial not just for personal success but to close the gap between economic survival and prosperity, reduce debt and inequality

Financial literacy should be taught throughout a child’s school life

This skill is crucial not just for personal success but to close the gap between economic survival and prosperity, reduce debt and inequality, and for the country’s overall…

Alan Yates, Head of Distribution at Peregrine Capital.

Financial consumers back hedge funds for better risk-adjusted returns, downside protection

The SA hedge funds industry is gaining popularity among a broader range of consumers due to increased regulatory oversight

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All is fair in love and finance

Not having that sometimes-uncomfortable conversation about money will catch up with you sooner or later in your relationship

Learn how to budget as soon as possible says financial coach Grace Do Carmo, and this will help you to avoid debt and financial stress.

Navigate your financial independence

Financial literacy can make a world of difference for school leavers

Sam Camilleri, chief executive and principal officer at the NJMPF

Fund employs financial literacy as an instrument of transformation

The NJMPF facilitates educational sessions at road shows, workshops and indabas

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Finlit flick schools pupils on smart money moves

Primestars has launched ‘One Way to Graceland’, a movie designed to improve the financial literacy of pupils

Get them while they are young

Get them while they are young

The key to being financially savvy and literate has been revealed: Teach your children about money matters from an early age.

Sanlam aims to free ‘economic slaves’

Financial giant Sanlam has launched a new education foundation to help equip young South Africans with the financial literacy to improve their lives.