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There’s no secret formula to becoming a millionaire, but thinking like one is a good place to start. While everyone has dreams and aspirations, millionaires in the making take steps to realise them.

Making smart money moves as a young adult will help you build a healthy financial future, and it starts with taking control of your finances and knowing the dos and don’ts of money.

Life can be expensive, but it doesn’t mean you should miss out on the fun experiences that come with it. Varsity Vibe can help you stretch your money so you can enjoy the perks of student life.

It’s easy to make a small fortune: start with a large one. It’s an old joke, but the truth of personal finance is that, whether you’re working with a simple savings account or a detailed investment strategy, it’s usually a lot easier to lose money than to make it.

Higher education is an investment in your future and a step towards the career and life you want, but it’s also a big financial commitment. Fortunately, a student loan can help make it affordable and manageable for you to follow your passion and realise your goals.

As you move up the career ladder, it’s easier to achieve your financial goals when you have a bank account that matches your ambitions. Our Professional Banking Account celebrates the hard work you’ve put in to get to where you are and recognises your potential for getting to where you want to be.

A savings account is ideal if you want to keep your money for your future needs, but it’s even better when it helps you grow your money and lets you use it for whatever you need today. When you open a PureSave Account, you get the best of both worlds: transacting and shopping today and savings and earning interest for tomorrow.

In the current economy, personal budgeting is more important than ever. If you want financial security, then create a budget and stick to it to ensure you don’t spend what you don’t have.

You’ll have certain expectations about earning your first salary; in fact, you probably already know how you’re going to spend it, but many new employees are surprised when the amount that hits their bank account differs from their salary. That’s thanks to all the deductions and new financial responsibilities and considerations you’re dealing with.

After a two-year break due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Standard Bank Schools Festival season is back in action, and Standard Bank will once again play sponsor to the much-anticipated rugby events, which are set to take place from the 14-18 April at various host schools across the country.

Are you a student or first-time jobseeker and need CV writing tips? Although every CV is different and should be tailored to the job you’re applying for, it should still follow a structure.

Just like Gen Z, millennials have a different approach to saving, spending and investing. Having faced unique challenges and learning some hard lessons about money and life, they’ve had to adapt but, in the process, reshaped innovation in personal finance and banking.

Embarking on student life is an exciting time, but along with your new-found freedom and flexibility comes the responsibility of managing your own money. Between your fees, books and all the opportunities and experiences, the bills can add up. Here are 5 money-saving tips for savvy spending so you can make the most of your time at university.

Filing your first tax return may not sound as glamourous as, say, starting a new job or finally getting your own place, but it’s a milestone as important as any other you’re likely to encounter as a young, financially independent adult.