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@snugz I completely get you with seeing peers making big money moves!! I was literally talking to one guy in my lecture today and he’s literally investing in JSE… and I’m out here putting R100 into a savings account every month 😂 the mentor tip is solid, thank you!!

@lonleftwingforjc I’m more of a vodka girlie and I can’t imagine ever putting a stereo in my car to make it shake when I listen to Taylor Swift, but I’ll keep it in mind 😂😂😂

@lovebug3 I’ve definitely learnt my lesson haha 😂 thank you for the advice!!

@blessed15 thank you for this! I think sometimes when it comes to investing, many “beginners” feel bombarded and overwhelmed by the thought of it because there’s this idea that you need to be investing hundreds of thousands of rands in order to be successful at it. Whereas that actually doesn’t...

@maxballard *she haha, and I didn’t know that unfortunately until I’d already started studying. I’m already halfway through my degree, so it wouldn’t make sense to switch now. However, I wish this information was made available to prospective students before they apply to university :(

@djj1973 Unfortunately I didn’t do so well in my matric year, and just just passed on the skin of my teeth (it was just as COVID was “wrapping up” and my dad had just passed away). No public university accepted me with my marks at the time. When I found out I was accepted at Varsity College for...

@vancouverguy This is actually a really good tip! I’ve been thinking about opening another account to stash extra money left around and leaving it solely for paying my debt back but I wasn’t sure if the banking fees would be worth it. I’ll certainly look into it now! Thanks!!

@alfiano Thank you so much for your detailed advice!! It’s so helpful and also comforting knowing that I’m not “behind” in a sense haha 😂 thanks so much!! I’m already looking at ways I can get further qualifications that won’t compromise my work life once I’ve graduated, so this will definitely...

Hi all! I popped a question on this sub about 2ish years ago after I inherited about R100k at 18, asking for advice on how to utilise that money. Much to my surprise, R100k doesn’t go very far in this economy, especially when you’re young and dumb lol. However, I maintained then what I still...