WEALTH CREATION: More South Africans dabble in risky investments to get by.

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South Africans looking for greater financial returns are now buying into riskier investments – some even going as far as gambling – to deal with mounting financial pressures, according to the Old Mutual Savings and Investment Monitor (OMSIM) released on Wednesday.
The report, which has come out during National Savings Month, indicates that gambling is now seen by some South Africans as one way to make ends meet.
25 Jul 2022 4AM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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