Two years ago around this time, I decided to write a scathing blog post at my disappointment in young people and big financial institutions, for their disregard for the importance of financial literacy and the month of July- National Savings month. The blog post was brutal and honest. Like typing “OK”, as a response to an ex’s last text. Two years later and the landscape is slowly changing. THANK GOD! There is a rising group of young people who
In the last couple of weeks, I’ve found myself cringing at a number of tweets relating to money. Misconceptions, myths and false statements that could resurrect the dead like Pastor Lukau. This is what creates the illusion that money is complex and difficult to understand. So it’s important to address some of these misconceptions. A big salary will solve all your money problems… Uhm, NO! If you are struggling to save anything from your current salary, it is unlikely that you
Duh, so you can experience financial freedom and live your best life! The answer is really that simple and this blog post should probably end here. But, since I am in the mood to preach the financial gospel, hold onto your money bible cause this will be a short money sermon. Let today’s random Monday money rant begin. As a result of a consumption mentality, poor planning, laziness, lack of financial education and wanting to sometimes show people that we are
Lol I read a tweet yesterday that said, “All I need is R1 Million to breathe properly”. I laughed, but realized that when it comes to spiralling debt or achieving a state of financial freedom, you are both the cause and the solution. It is your battle to win or to lose. No financial product, money management book, dodgy Forex trader or advisor is going to solve your money problems. It has to start with YOU! You need to be deliberate
