INSIDE YOUR POCKET: Access to financial innovation is key to resilient economy.

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Access to financial innovation is key to a resilient millennial economy.

South Africa’s millennial population is positioned at the intersection of financial innovation and illiteracy. At a time when people are heavily indebted, and the increasing cost of living has put additional stress on everyone – millennials are seeking financial independence.

Today, millennials are changing the way they prioritise their spending and savings. While people’s financial behaviours are typically entrenched from an early age, often inherited from their parent’s, this generation is working to own their financial future.
13 Oct 2022 6AM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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