For our Absa/City Press Money Makeover candidates, the COVID-19 lockdown has been an unexpected obstacle on their journey to financial freedom. While Mishack has lost out on overtime pay, Colen is worried about his investment properties and Bellah’s construction business has ground to a halt. However, Nono and Catherien’s side gigs have been winners in the COVID-19 meltdown.

Our Money Makeover candidates are however more fortunate than most, as they already had a financial plan to work with. To learn more about their financial lockdown strategies and to get some tips to apply to your own finances, read on.

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