Financial Power
Financial and economic health: life and health cover, planning and insurance built for the way women actually live, and the practical business of working with money smartly.
Women head most agricultural households but remain underrepresented in commercial farm ownership
Despite heading the majority of South African agricultural households, women still struggle for equal ownership and decision-making power in the commercial farm…
Protect your financial independence: Understand what you sign
For women, financial independence is not only about earning and saving. It also means understanding the agreements that can create long-term financial obligatio…
Women manage debt better than men but face higher financial stress: report
Women borrow less and repay more reliably than men, but they are more financially stressed, and the pressure is spilling into their homes.…
What to know when renting a property with a poor credit history
Renting a property with a poor credit history can be challenging, but it does not automatically disqualify a prospective tenant from securing a lease agreement.…
Financial abuse: How coerced debt is leaving women over-indebted
Debt experts are warning about coerced debt and other forms of financial abuse, where women are pressured into taking on loans, credit or financial liabilities …
The hidden costs of love: Financial risks for women in relationships
As marriage rates fall and more couples cohabit, women are bearing the biggest financial risk when relationships end without legal protection.…
This is how more women are choosing to build wealth and secure the bag
More South African women are entering the property market as first-time buyers, using home ownership as a foundation for financial independence and long-term we…
South Africans forced to retire later as job losses, shrinking salaries and savings crisis deepen
More South Africans are delaying retirement or being forced out of the workforce earlier than planned as falling real salaries, rising unemployment and dwindlin…
SA women hit hardest as financial pressure pushes home-life stress to five-year high
South African women are bearing the brunt of the country's cost-of-living crisis, driving home-life stress levels to a five-year high as families struggle to ke…
Financial reset: Five simple steps to get your money back on track
When it comes to managing their money, it’s time for people to get pragmatic and go back to the basics.…
Beyond empowerment: Why financial literacy is a game-changer for women entrepreneurs
As South Africa celebrates Women’s Month, Carmen Field highlights why knowing your numbers is key to unlocking women’s economic potential.…
Women leading the charge in homeownership in South Africa
As Women’s Month spotlights the strides women are making across various sectors, this article explores the significant uptick in women’s independence as homeown…
Why caregiving could leave South African women financially vulnerable in retirement
Women who spend years prioritising the needs of their families may be unknowingly sacrificing their own financial futures, leaving many at greater risk of finan…
Women and money: The financial strain facing South Africa’s Sandwich Generation
Women supporting children and ageing parents face mounting financial pressure, caregiver burnout and health risks as rising living costs stretch household budge…
Women’s Month: How to save money on makeup without giving up your beauty routine
Women’s Month is a good time to rethink beauty spending, with smart shopping tips helping women enjoy cosmetics while protecting their budgets and financial goa…
Women and money: 7 Affordable groceries that can help stretch your budget
With Women’s Month highlighting financial empowerment, these affordable grocery essentials can help women make smarter food choices while stretching household b…
Women’s Month: How smart saving can help women build a more secure future
July is Savings Month in South Africa, a time for consumers to enhance their financial wellbeing through better saving habits and financial literacy. With risin…
Why women’s empowerment in fintech must be rooted in agency, not just opportunity
When women within fintech companies feel empowered, they become the role models of better products for the women outside, especially in African markets, where a…
Trash2Treasure: how recycling is transforming communities and empowering women in Soweto
Nokuthula Tshabalala’s journey from financial uncertainty to becoming a recycling trailblazer is proof that passion and purpose can spark real change.…