South Africa’s financial institutions are beginning to flag the effect of gambling on the financial well-being of their clients and on their decision-making. South Africans spent about R1.5-trillion on gambling in the 2024/25 financial year, according to the National Gambling Board, with many social grant and funded student beneficiaries using their allocations to gamble. Earlier…
For many households across the Crossroads, debt has become a persistent companion — credit cards used to bridge rising costs, student loans lingering long after graduation, and auto loans stretching monthly budgets thinner than expected. Financial experts say the key to regaining control is not a one-size-fits-all solution, but a clear strategy paired with realistic…
“For a three-year paper, Nabard was willing to pay 7.50%, but the demand was at 7.60-7.70%, so they did not raise funds through three-month maturity but raised one-year paper, and if rates are high, they will borrow short-term,” a senior treasury official said on the condition of anonymity. Read the original article here
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“I just might as well shoot you as to give you a check” – Why Michael Jordan’s $1.25 million gambling debt terrified his golf rival Basketball Network Read the original article here
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Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Fitness and gambling influencer Togi, real name Shane Stoffer, recently revealed just how far high-stakes betting can spiral when emotions take over financial decisions. During a recent appearance on The Iced Coffee Hour podcast, Togi spoke candidly about gambling…
“I just might as well shoot you as to give you a check” – Why Michael Jordan’s $1.25 million gambling debt terrified his golf rival Yahoo Sports Read the original article here
A mother who squandered her children’s money on her gambling and shopping addiction managed to clear her £40,000 debt in a single year by selling second-hand clothes – and now rakes in £10k a month. Rachel Grady, 41, started gambling away her funds in 2020 following a period of depression, as she discovered that the…