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“I want to be financially independent.” That’s a goal that many aspire towards, but do we really understand what that means? What does being financially independent mean to you? According to the experts, ‘financial independence’ means having enough money to cover all your expenses, without relying on income from employment; It can be considered the moment when your investments start paying more than your expenses. But how do you attain financial independence? Here are a few things to keep […]
Whether you are a female professional, entrepreneur, “stay at home” mother or a wife, we all have financial goals. For some of us, it may be to owning our own home, providing for our children’s future or retiring in comfort. Whatever our financial goals, we must have a plan for achieving those goals. In most households, the women tend to be given the role of handling the financial planning, budgeting and spending for their families. As such, we have listed […]
Your aim should be to diversify your investments. Consider creating your own virtual mutual fund by investing in a handful of companies you know, trust, and perha ps even use in your day-to-day life. Stay current with your investments and remain in tune with overall market conditions. Know what is happening to the companies you invest in. Be wary of monthly, or transactional fees. Be cognisant of what you are paying for and what you are getting for it. And remember […]
IWD 2018 International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on March 8th. It is a global day that highlights and encourages the celebration of the social, economic, political and cultural achievements of women the world over. This year the theme for International Women’s Day is “Press for Progress”. There is a strong global momentum striving for gender parity following the World Economic Forum’s 2017 Global Gender Gap Report findings telling us that gender parity is over 200 years away. Two […]