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On average, South African mothers spend around 3\u00bd hours of every day performing unpaid household and childcare work, which can be overwhelming when added to the day-to-day career duties of working mothers. This has around 40% of South African women feeling burnt out and 51% saying their stress levels are higher than they were a year ago. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For these reasons Palani says one of the most valuable gifts mothers can receive this Mother\u2019s Day is assistance with gaining more control of their busy lives and guidance on how to manage their finances better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A recent survey indicates South African women are much more stressed about finances than many of their male counterparts, with key fears identified as running out of money before month-end (52%), paying off debt (36%), inflation and living costs (27%) and unexpected expenses (23%). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a growing area of concern, given the increasing number of women-headed households,\u201d Palani says, \u201cbut with appropriate guidance and support, SA mothers can take control of their finances, and get their spending and saving habits more stable.\u201d As a starting point she suggests seven basic rules of thumb for moms to get more of a grip on their money matters this Mother\u2019s Day: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Focus on what you can control. \u201cA good first step is to list the things that are worrying you,\u201d says Palani, \u201cand then identify those that you can control and change, which is usually possible simply by sticking to a monthly budget and trying to save regularly, even if it\u2019s only a small amount per month to begin with.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Track your progress. As the idiom says, the only way to eat an elephant is one mouthful at a time, and Palani emphasises that even seemingly overwhelming challenges can be overcome one step at a time, making steady, incremental progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Find ways to monetise hobbies. Generating extra income is a great way to quell financial worries. While most mothers may feel they are too pressed for time to do anything in this area, Palani says it\u2019s possible many are already doing things that they could turn into an income. \u201cIf you have a hobby, you could earn money from it,\u201d she explains, \u201cand keen bakers, quilters or needleworkers could find a ready market for their goods right in their own neighbourhoods.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u2022Become a value accumulator. \u201cThe value-accumulator mindset is a great way to put extra money into your savings vehicles,\u201d Palani points out. Value accumulation is a way of reorganising or consolidating the financial products you use to gain benefits or passive income. \u201cBanks usually provide incentives in the form of loyalty programmes, cash-backs and vouchers,\u201d Palani says, \u201cand by consolidating your financial matters with one financial institution you can maximise that value.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022Choose your savings products wisely. A related point is to find out what products your bank has that will help you. For example, Nedbank\u2019s JustInvest is a great place to park savings, with a competitive interest rate of up to 8,25%, and the money is available with just 24 hours\u2019 notice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022Time is money, so try to save both. Digitisation has made it possible for anyone to manage their finances quickly and easily. Palani says busy moms should make it a priority to use whatever digital tools their banks offer to save time \u2013 which they can then put into making more income via a side hustle \u2013 or just spend on themselves and their loved ones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022Speak to an expert. Many women may find the sheer number of options and products available to them overwhelming. But Palani points out that help is always at hand. \u201cA Nedbank consultant can help you to make good financial choices by clearly laying out the various banking and savings options tailored to your financial journey so that an informed decision can be made,\u201d she says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhile every mom loves getting flowers and cards on her special day, the best gift you can receive this Mother\u2019s Day is one you can give yourself, because taking control of your money really is the gift that keeps on giving, and taking those first steps this May could be the beginning of an exciting new way of living your best financial life.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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