Learning the ABC’s and counting to 10 are part of everyone’s early education. But what about learning the value of money; how to save, what to save for and how to manage a budget? All of us use the money on a daily basis, yet most South Africans do not learn how to work with money especially during the early …
Iemas celebrates International Day of Co-operatives
International Day of Co-operatives is an initiative by the International Co-operative Alliance (ICA), an international network that unites, represents and serves co-operatives worldwide. Founded in 1895, the organisation represents around 3 million co-operatives globally and provides a platform for sharing knowledge, expertise and co-ordinated action for co-operatives. Every year for the past 96 years, the ICA has celebrated International Day …
Money skills to help you retire when you want to
Most of us think that by the time we are 60 we can sit back, relax and have an endless holiday. However, when you retire you will not have a regular income anymore and therefore have to depend solely on what you have put away in your working years. We have a few tips that you can implement now so …
Iemas earned a seat in the BANKSETA programme on financial inclusion in SA
As part of BANKSETA’s 2018 flagship International Executive Development Programme (IEDP) in Development Finance, to promote financial inclusion through novel global methodologies and approaches to financial services and micro finances, Iemas earned a seat amidst all the action. The programme consisted of a group of 20 individuals, selected from various financial institutions as they travelled to various parts of the …
How to maintain a good credit score
There are many benefits to having a good credit score, such as enjoying a lower interest rate on your credit cards and loans, which is essential to build and maintain your financial health. The more you know about what goes into your credit score, the easier it will be to maintain a good one. How is your credit score calculated? …
How to save money during load shedding
For South Africans, load shedding is a reality; however, there is a bright side to this dark cloud. Here are a few ways on how you can save money during load shedding: Switch to gas: Apart from the instant heat that it provides when cooking, it also has a higher heating value, allowing you to heat your home at a …
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