With festive spending at its peak, cash-strapped consumers have been advised to consider taking up part-time work to cushion the impact of the high cost of living on their Christmas shopping. Financial advice platforms such as JustMoney say a concerning number of consumers fear that their finances will not meet the demands placed on them. This was revealed in JustMoney's recent large-scale survey, which revealed that 61% of South Africans struggle financially every month, with December and January posing the toughest financial challenges for millions of South Africans. For a look at how consumers can supplement their income this festive season, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Head of Customer Experience at JustMoney, Sarah Nicholson

<p>With festive spending at its peak, cash-strapped consumers have been advised to consider taking up part-time work to cushion the impact of the high cost of living on their Christmas shopping. Financial advice platforms such as JustMoney say a concerning number of consumers fear that their finances will not meet the demands placed on them. This was revealed in JustMoney's recent large-scale survey, which revealed that 61% of South Africans struggle financially every month, with December and January posing the toughest financial challenges for millions of South Africans. For a look at how consumers can supplement their income this festive season, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Head of Customer Experience at JustMoney, Sarah Nicholson</p>

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