Long-term saving mistakes to avoid

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As we wind up savings month, it is useful to pause and think about how we plan to approach our personal finances for the rest of the year. Now we know that we are notoriously bad at saving in South Africa. The recent pandemic has reminded us how important it is to put money aside for our various goals and build a culture of saving. Nomi Bodlani joins us to reflect on some of the common personal finance and investment mistakes we make when we’re just starting out and talk about how we can position ourselves for long-term financial success.
29 Jul 2020 English South Africa Investing · Investing

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