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If, like me, you love finding money in your handbags, jackets and coats so much that you deliberately put it everywhere; you know you'll get the same feeling when you get a tax refund from the SA Revenue Services (Sars)

Your child feels compelled to repeat certain behaviours like counting steps, washing their hands, and placing certain items in a particular way.

Sowetan's new personal finance podcast helps you understand your relationship with money, how you can improve it and more

It's not easy, I admit. And, take it from me, I spent months working on how to completely switch off. At first, you will feel guilty that you haven't read and responded to emails or messages, but remember, you're on holiday.

Home-life stress has spiked from 33% in 2025 to 42% in 2026, DebtBusters Money Stress Tracker findings, which were released on Tuesday, show.

While these obligations — often referred to as black tax — are deeply personal and culturally significant, Mhlongo says the economic reality is stark: without careful planning, this multi-directional financial pressure can severely compromise your own financial health, ultimately delaying crucial life milestones like further education, buying a home, and building long-term wealth.

This week, Payday to Payday looks at insights on consumers' personal finances which include credit trends as people struggle to make ends meet to vehicle finance and home loans.

Mothers need extra calories intake daily and must stay hydrated From steady weight gain to regular wet nappies and your breasts feeling softer.

Tips to help you navigate daughterhood penalty Women carry so much on their shoulders, and this can often put a strain on their finances

Hormonal changes in women can cause anxiety and depression, but treatments are available