SARS Financial Wellness Program - Vereeniging | In partnership with Momentum Financial Planning and Metropolitan Health

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In 1980, a bag of Simba crisps cost 99c. How much do you think a 2l milk cost?

When you invest, you must beat inflation. This is why South Africans can't afford to put their money under the mattress.

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Having the difficult estate planning conversation with your family

Many families avoid talking about life insurance and estate planning. This is an opportunity to explain your decisions, so that no one feels hurt due to a misunderstanding.

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Help your kids learn about credit

A short lesson about what credit is - for kids aged 8 to 12

Tips

Are you sandwiched between looking after your parents and kids?

If you’re part of the sandwich generation, you’ll know how stressful this can get. Here are some tips on how to cope.

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It's good to talk to your kids about money

Families can use everyday 'teachable moments' to set their children up for financial success

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Do you have financial anxiety? Here's how to calm your money nerves.

Do you procrastinate when it comes to opening the bills every month? Or stay awake at night worrying about money? Find out what financial anxiety is and how to manage it.

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How much would you have today if you had invested R1,000 in Apple 10 years ago?

Think you know the answer?

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How much you'll spend over Christmas

Find out what the average South African spends during Christmas and how to plan for the festive season.

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Yes, Monopoly can help make you richer!

Learn from Monopoly to manage your money better.

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Are you financially fit?

Take this quick quiz and find out.

Podcast

Do you feel overwhelmed thinking about money?

In this podcast Levashni Naicker (Communications Specialist) talks to Paul Nixon (Head of behavioural finance) about investor behavior, investment noise and what happens when we are faced with too many choices.

Tips

Lose your job? Don't make rash decisions.

Thinking of spending your payout? Paying off debt? Opening a business? Read this before you make any decisions.

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Fun fact: In 1980, Pepsi cost R0.33. In 2023, it costs R9.99.

When you invest, you must beat inflation. This is why South Africans can’t afford to put their money under the mattress.

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Do you really need income protection?

Income protection makes sure you get a regular income if you can't work because of a serious illness or injury. Do you need it?

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Thinking of buying sneakers?

Instead of buying new sneakers in 2016, you could have bought Nike shares and made your money grow 6-times over.

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Let's talk about school fees and other monthly education costs

Use this calculator to work out your monthly school bills

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Rules for good money management.

4 pointers for your 2023 financial plan.

Podcast

Making sense of annuities

In this podcast Niel Joubert (Communications Manager) talks to Elri Pienaar (Manager: Income and Structured Solutions) about annuities.

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Fun facts about money for younger kids

Do this quiz with your younger kids to start getting them interested in money.

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Have you updated your will?

You’ve dedicated your life to make sure your loved ones are taken care of. Don't leave them worrying about their finances because your estate was short of cash.

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Do you pay towards the care of your parents as well as your children?

The ‘sandwich generation’ is shorthand for those who financially look after parents as well as children. Are you part of the sandwich generation? If so, you need to consider your parents’ needs in your financial plan.

Podcast

Do good while making returns.

In this episode Levashni Naicker (Communications Specialist) talks to Kudzayi Ziso (Corporate Portfolio Solutions Portfolio Manager) about the topical subject of responsible investing and why it should appeal to investors.

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Let's debunk some myths about car insurance.

Are red cars more expensive to insure? Here's where you find the answer!

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Has your financial position changed?

Use this checklist to find out if you have all your financial bases covered.

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5 tips for building your emergency savings fund

It’s more important than ever to build up emergency savings that you can fall back on when the world gives you a financial knock.

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Worried that you made the wrong decision about your medical aid?

Every December, you have had to choose whether to change the medical aid you’re on, or keep to your current option. But if you feel you’ve made the wrong choice, all is not lost! Let’s look at what you can change during the year.

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Life insurance is very different to an investment - here’s why.

Most people need both insurance and investments in their financial plans. Before you make any decisions, make sure you understand what insurance is.

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Do you know which extra benefits come with your salary?

If you’re employed, the chances are that you get retirement and insurance benefits along with your salary.

Guides

Financial to-do list if you're planning to have a baby

Life often hands us surprises, and we can’t plan for every situation - but if you follow this financial to-do list, you’ll be better prepared for your life as a parent.

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Welcome to your fun fund!

We have all heard of an emergency and rainy-day fund, but what about a fund for the good times?

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Premium lamb chops for R6.60

Sounds dodgy, right? See how inflation can leave a bad taste in your mouth.

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Are you making these common money mistakes?

Your long-term wealth depends on the choices you make with each challenge you encounter as you move through life. Check how you are doing with this quiz.

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Pay less for your medical aid

But make sure you still get the cover you need.

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The Momentum insurance checklist

Being over-insured is as bad as being under-insured. Make sure you have the right cover for you. Discuss your needs with a Momentum Money Coach.

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