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Chapter V · The Expedition School · Personal Finance

Money Basics for Young Professionals

Placeholder course: a gentle, practical introduction to budgeting, saving and tax for your first working years.

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Your route

  1. Lesson 1 · Drawing your money map
  2. Lesson 2 · Packing provisions (your emergency fund)
  3. Lesson 3 · Meeting the taxman (SARS basics)

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Work through the lessons in order, at your own pace. Questions along the way? Ask Cara.

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