{"id":5168,"date":"2025-10-14T14:29:32","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T12:29:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/21stcfs.co.za\/staging\/?p=5168"},"modified":"2025-10-21T12:42:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T10:42:34","slug":"how-to-work-towards-financial-freedom-this-freedom-day-and-always","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/21stcfs.co.za\/staging\/how-to-work-towards-financial-freedom-this-freedom-day-and-always\/","title":{"rendered":"How to work towards financial freedom this Freedom Day (and always)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5168\" class=\"elementor elementor-5168\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f3e76a8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7f3e76a8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d6d73e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d6d73e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In South Africa, on 27 April each year, we celebrate <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Freedom_Day_(South_Africa)\">Freedom Day<\/a>. This is to commemorate the first free democratic elections, which were held in 1994. It\u2019s also a time to reflect and ensure that all citizens of the nation always have their liberty.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Money problems can hold people back from this. Everybody wants to attain financial freedom, but with the high surging cost of living, the imminent VAT increases and a high level of unemployment, reaching this goal can seem impossible.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, by making smart savings moves today, you can eventually get to a place where your money works for you. Here are five tips to help you on your journey to solvency.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CWGhAuZgD5b\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CWGhAuZgD5b\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by My style file (@my.stylefile)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>TIP #1 \/ Set your financial goals<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Before you can get to the point of financial freedom, you need to know what you are working towards. Figure out how much you would need to earn, spend and save to live a comfortable life. Create a budget for your regular expenses to stick to, as this can limit impulsive spending. Make sure that your goals are clear and achievable and break them down into smaller steps to keep you motivated.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>TIP #2 \/ Focus on paying off debt<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Before you can start putting money away into a savings account, it\u2019s advisable that you first address and pay off any debt you might have. This includes tertiary fees, personal or business loans, car payments and your credit card. The quicker you pay these off, the less interest you will be liable for. By reducing your debt, you free up your cash flow and can start to save and invest.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>TIP #3 \/ Build an emergency fund<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Life is unpredictable. Just when you think you\u2019ve paid off all your expenses, something else creeps up that requires <em>more<\/em> money. This is exactly what an emergency fund is for \u2013 to provide a safety net in the case of unexpected events, from job loss to medical bills. Knowing you have this will take some weight off your shoulders because you\u2019ll know you are prepared for anything life throws at you.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>TIP #4 \/ Don\u2019t live above your means<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>It might take some time before you can live the high life. Until then, it\u2019s a good idea to live below your means by spending less than you earn. While it can be tempting to buy the latest fashion, cars and tech \u2013 especially in the age of social media \u2013 taking an economic approach to life and being willing to make some sacrifices today will only benefit you later when you have achieved real financial independence.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>TIP #5 \/ Invest your money wisely<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Your salary or wages aren\u2019t the only way to generate wealth. Another way that can put you on the path to financial freedom is to invest in equity. This could be stocks or mutual funds. For this, it\u2019s best to speak to a financial advisor so that you don\u2019t get scammed or end up losing any of your hard-earned cash. Long-term investments yield higher returns, so you\u2019ll need to be patient to see results.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><em>Don\u2019t let unexpected funeral costs stand in the way of reaching your financial goals. At 21st Century Funerals, we specialise in burial services, tombstone services, and catering services that are handled with care and compassion. <a href=\"https:\/\/21stcfs.co.za\/contact\/\">Contact your nearest branch<\/a> to find out about our range of services so that we can help you when you need it most.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you want to achieve financial freedom? 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