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While some women seem to excel at making their money work for them, others battle from pay day to pay day. With this book, we tap into what these ‘smartwomen’ know that the rest of us can learn from.

Saving even the smallest amount regularly will make a difference to your long-term financial independence. Well-planned investing and taking advantage of the ‘magic’ of compound interest are two of the most powerful ways in which South Africans can elevate themselves financially, and secure their financial independence one day.

As the world battles COVID-19, a certain number of women in South Africa are fighting what the United Nations terms the shadow pandemic: endemic gender-based violence (GBV). The government GBV and Femicide Command Centre alone recorded more than 120,000 victims in the first three weeks of lockdown last year.

Research shows that COVID-19 has caused women greater economic hardship than men. Women’s month is an opportunity to address larger societal issues such as equality, poverty and income security. Women must be financially independent to be fully empowered.

At a time when millions are set to struggle with finances due to the outbreak of COVID-19, Legido’s new book is about to throw a vital financial lifeline. ‘Your Wealth Starts Here: The Great Book of Wholistic Wealth Secrets’ will help anyone build financial independence with practicality and tenacity, while re-contributing to society.

Travel bans, lockdown, working from home and avoiding public spaces have suddenly become the new normal, and you may be feeling unsettled and anxious as the coronavirus crisis wreaks havoc on our everyday activities and routines.

The Savvy Investor’s Pocket Guide is a self-improvement guide that identifies the common mistakes people make when dealing with their finances and sets out how to rectify them. It highlights how one can achieve financial independence by cutting back on some expenses, like luxury cars, and the benefits of starting to save as young as possible.

Whether you are a first-time earner or further along your career path, this easy-to-understand guide explains in clear terms how to consciously choose and plan for a debt-free lifestyle and not only survive, but thrive, on the long-term journey towards financial freedom.

How to gain financial independence and create wealth While some women seem to excel at making their money work for them, others battle from pay...