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Most of us don’t remember the exact moment we first learned about money. Not the facts or the maths, but the feeling. Was it a sense of curiosity? Or did it feel tense and uncertain? Maybe it was hear...

For many women, midlife brings a quiet shift—a sense that what once felt urgent now feels less important, that the rules you followed no longer apply. As menopause unfolds, it brings not only physical...

There’s a quiet season in every financial journey when things begin to feel... flat. The chaos has calmed. You’ve learned a lot. You’re doing your best. And yet something feels missing. The spark is g...

It starts innocently enough. You scroll through social media, spotting a colleague’s new car or a friend’s luxurious holiday in Zanzibar. You hear a neighbour talking about their child’s enrolment in ...

Think back to the last time you wrote in a journal (or maybe the last time you thought about starting one). Journaling is a powerful tool for self-reflection, helping you process your thoughts, identi...

When it comes to money, persistent myths can hold you back, making it harder to achieve financial freedom. These myths don’t just shape your beliefs—they impact your behaviour, leaving you stuck in pa...

How you start your morning shapes your entire day. From the moment you open your eyes, your thoughts, energy, and actions begin to set the tone for how you navigate challenges, make decisions, and sho...

For many of us, money can feel like a source of stress, a tool for survival, or even a measure of success. But what if it could be something more profound? What if money wasn’t just about transactions...

Have you ever stopped to wonder why you make certain financial decisions? Why you’re quick to save but struggle to spend on yourself, or why money always seems to slip through your fingers? The answer...

When it comes to managing personal finances, many South African women feel stuck in a cycle of frustration and self-doubt. “I’m just bad with money,” you might think as you stare at another unexpected...

I recently watched a Ted talk by a woman named Tammy Lally, called Let's Get Honest About Our Money Problems, and it was powerful. A word of warning if you watch it - it speaks of the suicide of her b...

If you’ve ever felt that sinking guilt after saying “no” to a financial request, you’re not alone. For many South African women, especially professional ones, money comes tied to deep emotional string...

Ambition is a double-edged sword. It drives us to achieve, grow, and create lives that feel meaningful, but it can also leave us restless, always yearning for more. In a world that celebrates hustle c...

As women, many of us are natural givers. We nurture, we provide, and we often put the needs of others before our own. While generosity is a beautiful trait, it can sometimes leave us feeling depleted—...

We’ve all done it: glanced at a friend’s new car, scrolled through someone’s travel photos, or overheard a colleague chatting about their latest property investment and felt a wave of inadequacy. Fina...

When most people hear the word budget, it feels like the financial equivalent of a diet—strict, joyless, and designed to take all the fun out of life. No wonder so many of us resist it! But what if yo...

We live in a world that constantly tells us we don’t have enough. Not enough money, not enough time, not enough success. And in South Africa—where the divide between “too much” and “not enough” is so ...

For many women, personal finances feel like a constant storm—numbers swirling, deadlines looming, and the overwhelming sense that it’s all too much to handle. We worry about saving enough, earning eno...

Spending money is rarely just about the item or service we’re buying. It’s deeply tied to who we are, how we feel, and what we believe. Whether it’s a rush of excitement, a need to feel in control, or...

Life feels busier than ever these days. Between endless to-do lists, the constant ping of notifications, and the pressures of keeping up with everyone else’s highlight reel, it’s easy to feel overwhel...