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How to better manage your finances during the pandemic

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Almost eight in 10 South Africans say their household income has been cut by the Covid-19 pandemic, while one in ten had already lost their jobs – this is according to new research from consumer credit reporting agency, TransUnion; an 15 JULY 2020 The Covid Report household finances additional 7 percent of South African adults expect their household income to suffer in the future. This leaves many South Africans having to be cautious of what we spend our money on. We speak to Nicolette Mashile who is an Entrepreneur and founder of Financial Fitness Bunny which is a financial education initiative. Mashile says South Africans should save and invest money with the same enthusiasm and vigor as they save for funerals.
15 Jul 2020 English South Africa Technology · Music

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