Does Financial Education Work? Yes… But Maybe Not In The Way That We Think

By Nicole Pinto, CEO of the Prescient Foundation Every year, the South African financial services sector pours hundreds of millions of Rands into consumer financial education. Between mandatory industry contributions and private corporate wellness initiatives, the investment is massive. Yet, if one looks at the hard data, it is difficult to see a true return […]

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Avoid Keeping All Your Financial ‘ Eggs’ In One Basket And Maximise Your Investments, Says Old Mutual

April is holiday time. It is also that time of year when images of rabbits carrying baskets appear everywhere. What’s that got to do with personal finance? Well, it’s a reminder that having all your assets and savings in a single basket and having one of those ‘whoops’ moments if the basket gives way could […]

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Does Financial Education Work? Yes… But Maybe Not In The Way That We Think

Avoid Keeping All Your Financial ‘ Eggs’ In One Basket And Maximise Your Investments, Says Old Mutual

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