Watch: How to be financially healthy

You don’t have to be a high earner to be financially secure and not stress about money.

You just need to get your financial house in order and live within your means.

Here are 10 things you need to sort out to ensure your financial affairs are in order and your money is working for you.

With a solid financial foundation, you will be in the right financial headspace to think about improving your earnings by furthering your career or launching your own business.

 

 

Read more in the articles referred to in this video:

How can I draw up a budget that works for me?

How do I set up an emergency fund?

What is an income protection policy?

How do I set savings and investment goals?

How do I know the difference between 'good' and 'bad' debt?

How much do I need to save for retirement?

What is a medical scheme?

Do I need life cover?

Why is it important to make a will? 

Do I need to file a tax return?

What are the tax advantages of contributing to a retirement fund?

What do I need to know about investing in a tax-free savings account?