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Cape Town 2025 Property Rates Hike: What Homeowners Need to Know and How to Have Your SayCape Town 2025 Property Rates Hike: What Homeowners Need to Know and How to Have Your Say

Budgeting, Financial Education

Cape Town 2025 Property Rates Hike: What Homeowners Need to Know and How to Have Your Say

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Cape Town is facing a wave of backlash from residents following the City's proposed property rates...
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Latest: The VAT increase has been withdrawnLatest: The VAT increase has been withdrawn

Budgeting, finances on track, Financial Education

Latest: The VAT increase has been withdrawn

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South Africa’s VAT (Value-Added Tax) rate was expected to rise from 15% to 15.5% starting 1 May...
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Depression & finances  How do I stop stressing about money?Depression & finances  How do I stop stressing about money?

Financial Wellness at Work, Financial Education

Depression & finances  How do I stop stressing about money?

3 min read

The link between financial stress and your mental health Are your financial worries leading you to...
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Why debt counselling is your best retirement planWhy debt counselling is your best retirement plan

Financial Education, Debt Solutions

Why debt counselling is your best retirement plan

2 min read

Did you know: 89% of South Africans plan to continue working or work part-time due to a lack of...
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You could be using your Tax-Free Savings Account wrongYou could be using your Tax-Free Savings Account wrong

Financial Education

You could be using your Tax-Free Savings Account wrong

3 min read

Tax-Free Savings Accounts can be promoted as an effective way to save because:
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Why Understanding the Repo Rate is Essential in South AfricaWhy Understanding the Repo Rate is Essential in South Africa

Financial Education, interest rates, repo rate

Why Understanding the Repo Rate is Essential in South Africa

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For anyone planning to borrow money in South Africa, understanding the repo rate is crucial. The...
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