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ALLAN GRAY – How to tame temptation and resist the urge to splurge

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GUEST – Gladness Rupare – Investment specialist at Allan Gray



The season of “irresistible” specials has officially kicked off and the temptation to overspend lies around just about every corner. In the hive of festive activity and faced with ‘deals that are too good to resist’, it’s easy to forget your financial goals and spend more than you planned.



Practicing self-control and harnessing the willpower to subdue our impulses to spend are key to achieving our long-term savings and investment goals. Gladness Rupare, investment specialist at Allan Gray, joins Kaya Bizz to discuss how you can tame your festive season spending and keep your savings goals on track.
28 Nov 2023 English South Africa Investing · Investing

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