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The Power of Patience: think again before buying that shiny new bicycle

18 February 2014

So you have your eye on a shiny new bicycle. You can already see yourself taking to the streets on that glamorous new set of wheels. But stop for a second and imagine a whole different picture. Instead, see yourself cycling with your family through the vineyards of southern France, sipping wine and breaking baguettes in the Mediterranean sun. The second option may seem like a dream, but if you patiently invest the money you would have spent on the bicycle and allow it to grow through compounding – that exotic trip could definitely become a reality.

Get set to save

14 January 2014

Lose weight. Quit smoking. Finally make it to the gym (or at least around the block)…. It is likely that many of us started 2014 with a New Year’s resolution or two. As the year gets underway it may be worth considering a further addition to the list, by making saving a priority.

Kick 2014 off smartly: start saving for your child’s future

14 January 2014

At the start of every new year, we feel the strings on our purses being pulled. Luxuries must be cut just to keep up with the rising cost of rent, food, electricity and transport; not to mention the long list of children’s education expenses. And with education inflation surpassing general inflation, the future won’t get easier. The long-term solution? Start saving today for your children’s education.

Focus on saving for the future this festive season

09 December 2013

With the festive season almost upon us and a new year not too far away, planning a savings strategy needs to be an important consideration for many South Africans in a country where savings levels are far too low.

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