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In partnership with Momentum Financial Planning. Helping our employees grow by promoting employee learning and literacy, with the ultimate goal of improving their financial well-being.

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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.
Article
Scammers target the elderly.
How to protect your parents and grandparents from financial abuse.
Article
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.
Article
Help your kids learn about credit
A short lesson about what credit is - for kids aged 8 to 12
Article
Getting a divorce? Check your life insurance policy.
Often you’ll need to make changes to your life policy after a divorce.
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Why money isn't as simple as it seems.
These common beliefs about money are not necessarily true!
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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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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.
Article
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.
Article
Does your husband or wife avoid talking about life insurance?
Death is a tough subject to address - but if something happens to you or your spouse, life insurance will help secure your children's future.
Factoid
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.
Tool
Fun facts about money for younger kids
Do this quiz with your younger kids to start getting them interested in money.
Form
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.
Article
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.
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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.
Article
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.
Article
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.
Article
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.
Video
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?
Video
Premium lamb chops for R6.60
Sounds dodgy, right? See how inflation can leave a bad taste in your mouth.
Form
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.
Article
Do you earn more than your partner? Let’s talk about it.
When one partner earns more than another, there’s bound to be complications. It’s time to talk about how to manage your finances, especially if you’re in the tricky position of earning more than your partner.
Tool
Are you about to have a baby?
You have probably thought about baby clothes and nappies, but have you got your finances in check? Do this quiz and find out.
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Living the good life!
So you’ve tied the knot and want to have a great life. But do you and your partner think about money the same way?
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