How to avoid the traps of Debtcember
Take a listen to the discussion on Cape Talk radio about this topic and post. We ramble on a bit
#MoneyMonday – Is pet medical aid worth it?
#MoneyMonday with Take Charge of Your Money Short to-the-point money thought every Monday to give you motivation, perspective or action
Create a buffer in your budget
It’s amazing how much peace of mind you can get by simply having a bit of breathing space in your
4 Mistakes to avoid when you are in a car accident
Being in a car accident is stressful but just imagine having your insurance claim rejected because of something silly you
How do you avoid the #BlackFriday hype?
#BlackFriday has become quite a huge event in South Africa recently. It’s only the past few years that it’s grown
Using YNAB in South Africa
As I often mention in my posts, it’s really important to budget and to track your expenses. In fact it’s
Penny wise but Pound foolish
This is a good old saying that’s still very true and relevant today! Many people focus intently on managing their
A Retirement Plan in uncertain times
Have you ever set a financial goal which you didn’t reach? You really aren’t alone because we live in a
The true cost of the home loan initiation fee
Listen to the Cape Talk radio interview about this post. There are so many fees, taxes and costs involved when
Win a R2000 voucher for some year-end shopping!
The competition has ended I’m really excited to be able to offer my first competition on my blog and it’s
Start planning for Christmas now
It’s scary to think that Christmas decorations are slowly starting to pop up in stores and that the Boney M
#MoneyMonday – Know your budgeting weakness
I’ve really been challenged with my budget recently, specifically in terms of lending money. We all have a challenge though and it’s time to make a plan to fix things!
5 warning signs that you’re not in control of your credit card
Credit cards are dangerous things as they make it far too easy to buy stuff that you don’t actually have