76 Shoprite’s expansion drive is set to continue after the Competition Commission recommended approval of its proposed acquisition of liquor retailer PicardiRebel, subject to conditions. According to BusinessTech, PicardiRebel operates 34 outlets…
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Smart financial habits that can boost your credit score
94 Picture: Pexels/Pavel Danilyuk Your credit score can play an important role when you apply for credit such as a personal loan, vehicle finance, a credit card, or a home loan. Also…
Money smarts start young: When should children start investing?
118 Picture: iStock/stockphotodirectors Teaching children about money doesn’t have to wait until they earn a salary. In fact, introducing the basics of saving and investing early can help them understand how money…
Helpful tips for Christmas shopping on a budget
95 PICTURE: PEXELS/GUSTAVO FRING The festive season is often associated with gift-giving, family gatherings and celebrations, but the costs can quickly add up. From presents and groceries to travel and entertainment, December…
Expert tips on breaking the money rules you grew up with
124 PICTURE: SUPPLIED Many of us have inherited some ‘failsafe’ money rules from our parents, like saving for a house deposit, avoiding debt as much as we can, keeping our money in…
Everyday habits that quietly encourage overconsumption
130 Picture: Getty Images/Deagreez Modern life makes it remarkably easy to buy more than we need. From one-click shopping to supermarket specials, some everyday habits can quietly encourage overconsumption — affecting our…
Working with older employees: 7 tips for a better workplace
149 Picture: Pexels/Andrea Piacquadio Working with someone from a different generation can sometimes take getting used to, but it can also be a valuable opportunity to learn. Also see: Decoding imposter syndrome: Turning…
How to find forgotten subscriptions you’re still paying for
166 Picture: Pexels/Yan Krukau That small monthly debit you barely notice could be one of several subscriptions quietly taking money from your account. Streaming services and fitness apps are easy enough to…
Decoding imposter syndrome: Turning self-doubt into executive presence
140 Picture: Gallo Images/FG Trade Latin In corporate boardrooms, executive suites, and fast-scaled startups, an invisible tax is quietly draining leadership capacity. Despite impressive track records, formal qualifications, and hard-won promotions, high-performing…
Helpful tips to manage your debt better
146 Picture: iStock/Doucefleur Debt can quickly become overwhelming, particularly when rising everyday expenses leave less room in the monthly budget. Also see: Boity to feature on ‘Top Billing’ amid debt and repossession claims…