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WE’VE ALL POPPED INTO A SHOP to buy bread and milk, and found ourselves at the till with a basketful of groceries.

While we may blame ourselves for shopping impulsively, we are often the target of tried-and-tested psychological techniques that encourage shoppers to spend...

Here are 27 ways in which retailers try to lure you in - and 10 techniques for fighting back!

WEALTH GAPS AREN'T CREATEED BY GENDER ALONE. Aspects like race, class, education, disability, age, and nationality also influence the distribution of wealth. When these aspects overlap, they create forms of exclusion or privilege that become more powerful over time.

As a result, some women begin their wealth-building journey on higher ground before they even enter the labour market. Others have obstacles they first need to overcome. Want to know how? Read on ...

IF YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH MONEY has felt a little tense lately, you’re not alone.

For many South Africans, money is carrying more emotional weight than ever. Everyday expenses are competing with debt repayments, family responsibilities, and long-term savings goals from retirement to education.

This financial pressure is very real for most people. If you are one of them, and you want to turn your financial situation around and get it back on track, read on...

FOR MANY SOUTH AFRICANS, payday brings a brief sense of relief. Within days, debit orders, transport costs, grocery bills, and other essential expenses absorb much of what is available, leaving households stretched for the rest of the month.

However, financial pressure starts long before month-end because a significant portion of their income is already allocated to essentials. To help households build financial resilience, this article provides six practical tips.

INVESTING IN THE STOCK MARKET can seem intimidating. Questions such as “Is now the right time to invest?” and “When should I sell my shares?” are among the most common concerns for both new and experienced investors.

The stark reality is that consistently timing the market is almost impossible. So, when should you get in, and when should you exit? There’s no ‘one-size-fits-all’ answer, but read further for some tips ...

OVER 70% OF SOUTH AFRICANS choose where to shop based on special offers. However, with half the population having fallen victim to various scams, vigilance is crucial.

This article highlights your rights and responsibilities when shopping online.