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Saying “NO” can be tough, especially when it’s to friends or things we enjoy. For instance, when friends suggest going out for drinks, but you know that the money you have is meant for your studies.

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.

Financial stress is a something many South Africans face. From high living costs to sudden emergencies, it’s easy for money worries to build up. But the good news is, there are practical steps you can take to reduce financial stress and regain control of your finances.

We’ve all grown up hearing stories or beliefs about money that don’t really make sense but stick with us over time. In South Africa, some of us were told not to sweep the house at night because it will sweep away your money, or that whistling indoors can bring bad luck to your finances.

As we honour Women’s Month, it’s essential to focus on leaving a financial legacy and ensuring that your affairs are in order once you have passed on. At Bayport Financial Services, we understand the importance of planning for the future and the peace of mind that comes with it.

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.

Mandla (32) is one of Bayport’s consistently best performing consultants when it comes to helping customers solve their debt problems. He also describes himself as a money-savvy person – but that wasn’t always the case. We conclude Youth Month with Mandla’s story.

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.

Quite a few of the young people we spoke to for this blog post admire Patrice Motsepe and DJ Sbu. Here are some of the money lessons these two public figures can teach us.

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.