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Financial advise - do you get it from people you know or industry professionals?

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There seems to be a growing trend in youngsters NOT to discuss finances with friends and family. In fact three in 10 young adults consider bringing up financial conversations bad manners. We asked our listeners if they actually talk to their friends and family about finances, or choose to rather get advice from industry professionals.
21 Oct 5AM English South Africa News

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