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Consumers value saving but can’t afford to do it, reveals Nedbank survey
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GUEST – Babalwa Nonkenge – Head of Retail Investments at Nedbank
As South Africa celebrates Savings Month this July, the nation's resilience and adaptability in the face of economic challenges continue to shine through. Despite ongoing financial pressures, South Africans are demonstrating a strong desire to secure their financial futures through savings. This commitment to financial wellbeing was highlighted in the Nedbank Segment Tracker research conducted at the end of 2023, which revealed that while many consumers experience financial stress, they also express a keen interest in improving their financial situation.
As South Africa celebrates Savings Month this July, the nation's resilience and adaptability in the face of economic challenges continue to shine through. Despite ongoing financial pressures, South Africans are demonstrating a strong desire to secure their financial futures through savings. This commitment to financial wellbeing was highlighted in the Nedbank Segment Tracker research conducted at the end of 2023, which revealed that while many consumers experience financial stress, they also express a keen interest in improving their financial situation.