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Financial literacy is the ability to understand and effectively use various financial skills, including personal finance management, budgeting, and investing.
Financial literacy is crucial in South Africa due to elevated levels of income and wealth inequality. It empowers individuals to make informed financial decisions, manage debt, and build wealth, to contributing to local economic stability and growth.
South Africans struggle with managing their finances, managing debt, and saving for the future. Limited financial knowledge often leads to poor financial decisions and perpetuates the cycle of poverty.
Improving financial literacy can be achieved through various means, such as taking online courses, attending workshops, reading financial books, and using budgeting tools.
Start The Conversation™ offers free training and reference materials to help consumers with their financial knowledge
STC™ has developed a YouTube Channel called STC with Izaka (@stc101) for a broader and inclusive market outreach in its training.
Financial literacy can lead to better financial decision-making, improved money management, and increased savings. It can also help individuals achieve financial independence and reduce financial stress.