Futures Contracts: Balancing Risk and Opportunity
What Are Futures? Futures are financial contracts that allow two parties to agree on the price of an asset today, with the transaction taking place at a specified date in the future. Although the concept may initially seem complicated, it is built on a simple idea: locking in a price now to reduce uncertainty later, […]
Pocket Money as a Tool Against Youth Financial Illiteracy in South Africa
In 2026, South Africa continues to grapple with one of the most severe youth unemployment and financial literacy crises in the world. According to the United Nations in South Africa, unemployment stood at 31.9% at the start of 2026, while youth unemployment among those aged 15 to 34 still exceeded 46%. Financial illiteracy compounds this […]