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Sort out your short term insurance

Short term insurance is not exactly the most exciting topic, but it’s super important! And by short-term insurance I mean car insurance and household contents insurance. These are probably the most common and necessary insurances in this category.

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FIRE in South Africa

Last updated on 4 March 2022

If you’re following any personal finance blogs and accounts, you’ve probably heard of the FIRE movement. That is, Financially Independent, Retire Early. You have probably wondered whether it’s really possible to FIRE in South Africa as the bulk of the content is US based and clearly in a different economy and financial status. So, let’s look at this.

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My personal finance spreadsheet

Last updated on 13 September 2021

I update my personal finance spreadsheet almost monthly. I was sharing about it on Twitter recently when some users asked for a copy. So here is my personal finance spreadsheet. It’s just a template and can be customised to suite your needs.

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Recent Posts

Sort out your short term insurance

by Brendan17 January 202319 January 2023

Short term insurance is not exactly the most exciting topic, but it’s super important! And by short-term insurance I mean car insurance and household contents insurance. These are probably the most common and necessary insurances in this category.

What to do if your car needs to be towed

by Brendan4 November 202224 November 2022

It’s something that happens to most of us at some point in our driving career: getting stranded at the side of a road with a broken-down vehicle. Whether it’s due to an accident or mechanical failure, it can be a stressful and…

The Top 15 investment terms

by Brendan11 October 202224 November 2022

Last updated on 24 November 2022 From ETF to IPO: The 15 investment terms confusing the internet Supplied by CMC Markets From ‘bear market’ to ‘dead cat bounce’, what do these mind-boggling terms actually mean?

How can I save money every month

by Brendan5 July 202229 July 2022

Let’s not beat around the bush – times are tough. Rising prices at the petrol pumps and the grocery store are alarming, particularly when your salary doesn’t seem to keep up with inflation. It feels like everything is getting more…

Insurance in your rented home

by Brendan27 June 202229 July 2022

Last updated on 29 July 2022 Insurance in your rented home: what are the responsibilities of the tenant and the property owner?

Tax Write-Offs for US Expats with Rental Property back home

by Brendan15 March 202215 March 2022

Tax write-offs for US expats, in partnership with TFX. Written by Veronica Rhodes. Many US citizens living abroad keep their rental properties back home and either live off the rental income, or use it to fund investments. There are however a…

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5 Guidelines to Select the Right Tax-Free Savings Account

by Brendan2 March 20224 March 2022

Opening a tax-free savings account (TFSA) should be the first port of call for any first-time investor, but how do you choose which TFSA is right for you? Wessel Brand, Portfolio Manager at Sygnia Asset Management, has the answer.

3 Reasons A Tax-Free Savings Account Should Be Your First Investment

by Brendan25 February 202226 April 2022

Last updated on 26 April 2022 Investing for the first time needn’t be scary or overwhelming, writes Wessel Brand, Portfolio Manager at Sygnia Asset Management, as long as you know the secrets to starting out right.

Buying a new car

by Brendan14 January 20227 September 2022

Last updated on 7 September 2022 I’m looking at buying a new car sometime in the next year or two as mine is over 10 years old and not as comfortable as I’d like. In fact, my partner and I…

What car insurance is right for you?

by Brendan3 January 20225 May 2022

Last updated on 5 May 2022 There are many car insurance products out there and it can become a bit overwhelming deciphering what they all mean, which can make it hard for you to decide whether it’s something you should…

7 things you can’t claim on from car insurance

by Brendan6 December 202127 June 2022

Last updated on 27 June 2022 Did you know? Here are 7 things that you can’t claim from your car insurance. Supplied by Naked. Car insurance is there to cushion you against the financial losses associated with unpleasant and unforeseen…

Take charge of your money

Sort out your short term insurance

FIRE in South Africa

My personal finance spreadsheet

Recent Posts

Sort out your short term insurance

What to do if your car needs to be towed

The Top 15 investment terms

How can I save money every month

Insurance in your rented home

Tax Write-Offs for US Expats with Rental Property back home

5 Guidelines to Select the Right Tax-Free Savings Account

3 Reasons A Tax-Free Savings Account Should Be Your First Investment

Buying a new car

What car insurance is right for you?

7 things you can’t claim on from car insurance

The Long-Term Value of ETFs

Do you need funeral cover?

Business bank accounts

Universal branch codes