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Black Friday has become one of the biggest shopping events in South Africa. Every year, stores slash their prices, and shoppers rush to grab the best deals. While it’s
tempting to grab every deal, it’s important to have a plan.

Managing finances can be tough at the, but when you’re dealing with a mental health issue, it can feel especially overwhelming. Mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, or burnout can make it hard to focus on day-to-day tasks, including managing
money.

Starting fresh in a new home or job is always exciting, but these big changes come with financial decisions that can significantly impact your life. Before diving into the new chapter, it’s crucial to consider all the financial implications to avoid any surprises down the road. Here’s how you can make smart choices when navigating these transitions.

As Spring arrives, bringing with it the promise of new beginnings, it’s the perfect time to reassess your financial habits. If you’ve been doing the same unhelpful things with your money year after year, hoping for a different result, it’s time to make a change.

Women’s Month is a time to celebrate the strength and independence of women. Managing your own finances, especially when facing peer pressure, is a crucial part of this independence. At Bayport Financial Services, we understand these challenges.

Many of us make a lot of money mistakes, especially as young people. We asked several young Bayporteers to tell us about the money secrets and wisdoms they wish they had been told earlier in life.

Budgeting, spending less and finding a side hustle are all things you can do to build a more comfortable life. However, they are only one side of the money management coin.

Financial freedom is not something that happens when you win the lotto, get a fancy job or marry a rich person. It can only happen when you build on a solid foundation – and that starts in childhood.

South Africans celebrate political freedom on 27 April every year, but too many of us still feel trapped because we don’t have the money to live the life we want. So, let’s talk about financial freedom and what it means.

The best way to ensure you are okay when circumstances change is to know who pays for what and to plan for change before it happens.