Planning your 2020 finances? Price hikes on essential expenses, changes to the interest rates, and the general state of the economy all affect your financial future.
Practical advice for starting your own home business
Do you dream of starting your own home business? Here are some business ideas to get you started, plus good advice for making it work.
Here’s why you shouldn’t DIY your financial planning
We find out why getting an expert on your side can help your finances
The real cost of a new car
We all know that a used or demo model can be a lot cheaper than a brand-new car. But we wanted to see how much you could save in the short and long term if you bought a used car or demo model instead of
Everyone can save & invest, not just the rich
We bust the myth that you should only have a financial plan if you have a lot of money.
Junk status: what does it mean for your bank account?
Junk status: what does it mean for your bank account? A summary of what you need to know, and plan for By Hayley Parry* Yesterday’s decision by ratings agency S&P to downgrade South Africa’s investment status to “junk” is going to have ramifications for South
The Envelope System – we take budgeting back to basics
Financial expert and businessman Dave Ramsey, is one of the biggest advocates of this simple way of budgeting. “Grandma’s way to handle money still works,” Ramsey says as he continues to encourage people to make money matters simple through using the envelope system of budgeting.
The Makings of a Millionaire: Advice for Parents of Girls
It’s not often that research is focused specifically on females when it comes to money. So when it does, I tend to take notice. As the mother of a 4 year-old girl, I’m always interested to know what research, and science, can tell us about
Start the year off financially fit
Amidst all the busyness it’s important to remember to keep financially fit and make sure that you hold onto those resolutions you made at the beginning. Here are five tips to keep you financially fit and strong, and to help you get there if you’re
Saving for your children’s education
In case you haven’t been aware (although we highly doubt that you aren’t) the issue of University fees has been trending for almost a year. The youth of South Africa have taken a stand and it’s very clear that the ultimate goal is to get