Will I win big in the Lotto?
Could the lotto be my retirement plan? This might seem like a crazy thing to write about, especially considering the
When does it make sense to refinance a property?
An all important disclaimer… Don’t make big decisions based on one or two posts that you read. Be sure to
Choosing between a Life Annuity and a Living Annuity
First appeared in Estate Living When reaching retirement, we’ll almost all be faced with the choice of taking either a
ETF Investment Update – October 2019
This monthly update has become a bit of a tradition for 2019 and I will probably continue until the end
All the costs involved in buying a property
Before jumping into the property market and signing an Offer to Purchase (OTP), best you be sure that you’re ready
Finding balance between saving and spending
It’s not easy finding the balance between saving and spending. On one hand we work hard for our money and
How safe is “tap and pay”?
Rushing through Woolies to buy your sarmie and snacker bar is so much simpler when you don’t even need to
ETF Investment Update – September 2019
So in case you haven’t been following, I am writing a monthly update on my ETF investment since making my
“Just enjoy life” does not replace retirement planning
This is not really a deep or well researched article. It’s simply my thoughts in response to a conversation I
Is it worth refinancing your home?
Thinking of refinancing your home? Read this first… People often talk about refinancing their home loans and I’ve been asked
#MoneyMonday – How prepared are you for an emergency?
#MoneyMonday with Take Charge of Your Money Short to-the-point money thought every Monday to give you motivation, perspective or action
The back-to-front money cycle
We’re all accustomed to spending money that we don’t actually have; buying something now and paying for it later. Think
ETF Investment Update – August 2019
I started this series in February 2019 after having purchased my first ETF (ever!) in December the previous year. I’ve