Track your money, or lose it
Irrespective of your financial situation, how you manage and track your money is a whole different story; one which can have a huge effect on your finances
Category: Budgeting
Budgeting shouldn’t be a scary thing that stops you from enjoying life. Rather think of a budget as a process in which to look at your finances holistically and then make some smart choices with your money.
This is a collection of posts on budgeting which include some personal experiences as well as tips and tricks.
Learn to easily create and manage your budget. It’s really not that hard.
Have you looked at the Budgeting 101 course?
This course includes 3 videos showing how different people manage their budgets and includes a workbook to help you in the process.
Some people think that budgets are only applicable to people who have lots of money. I don’t know where that idea comes from as it’s so far form the truth!
A budget or spending plan is for everyone! Whether you’re a student, living at home, employed, married or single. It doesn’t matter, if you have some money (however much) then you should have a plan!
Remember that no-one cares about what happens to your money as much as you do! If you don’t look after it, no-one else will.
Manage finances as a couple
It can be tricky to manage finances as a couple. Check out this interview with Kaelo about he and his new wife manage their finances together. Great tips!
Spend less than you earn
The ‘not-very-secret’ mathematical formula for creating wealth and achieving the future you’re hoping for is not a complicated one; spend less than you earn
4 Reasons why people hate budgets – and what to do about it
I’ve been thinking about the new year and what it will bring and as I speak to people I realise
#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
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
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
Budgeting 101
I’m so excited to eventually be able to write about the Budgeting Course that I’ve just completed! It’s free and
How to survive the increasing fuel price
Wow, the fuel price has surged up in South Africa over the past 5 years and we’re currently hitting all
My partner won’t budget
Listen to me discuss this post on Cape Talk Radio I’m in a strange position; I blog about managing money,
‘Plan’ is the new ‘Budget’
Most people think of a budget as restrictive whereas it really is just a plan for your money to enable you to manage it better.
Your special wedding day
All photos thanks to Thunder & Love Photographers. Getting married is a truly magical experience but wow, it can be