On the Money. Budding stock market investor Jarryd Neves, of BizNews, sends out an invitation to everyone who wants to ask questions about share investing – but is too embarrassed to ask. Write to [email protected] And tune in for his regular Monday column: On the Money
Last week, I wrote about the importance of teaching kids the value of money. Naturally, it got me thinking about my financial journey and how I started saving. Like most kids, I had a piggy bank stuffed full of bronze coins. When it came time to count it, I was bitterly disappointed.
All that time, all that patience – and for what? A measly pittance. Perhaps this example can be used to illustrate wealth building as an adult. Aside from other important factors (which I’ll cover in a moment), many people my age think that as long as they have a savings account, they’ll be fine. Well on their way to a comfortable life and cushy retirement.
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On the Money. Budding stock market investor Jarryd Neves, of BizNews, sends out an invitation to everyone who wants to ask questions about share investing – but is too embarrassed to ask. Write to [email protected] And tune in for his regular Monday column: On the Money
It’s no secret that South Africa is a deeply unequal society. It’s evident in our everyday lives. Take our healthcare system, for example. Those who can afford it are lucky enough to be treated in a state-of-the-art hospital if (God forbid) something terrible had to happen to them. The majority of the country, however, have to queue endlessly for medication – or wait months on end for simple procedures.