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Category: Financial Freedom

Financial freedom isn’t just about being rich. That’s one aspect but there’s so much more which simply relates to your mindset and outlook on life. Financial freedom is about having more options in life and less stress and worry about money.

Some strategies to follow to ensure financial freedom include:

Understanding the importance of cash flow and making sure that you not only survive month to month, but that you have excess at the end of the month.

Set up an emergency fund to help smooth things over when life throws curve balls at you.

Create a financial plan and keep track of your progress. You’re allowed to change it as life changes.

Make smart investments. Get a retirement savings in place, take out Unit Trusts or buy ETFs. Invest for the long run!

And finally, create passive income streams. These could be from rental properties, side-hustles or businesses that you start. It’s not easy creating a stable passive income stream but once you have it, wow, it makes a difference!

Heritage Day in South Africa

Heritage Day in South Africa

by BrendanSeptember 24, 2018January 26, 2021Leave a comment

Today is Heritage Day in South Africa. This is a celebration of our heritage, diverse cultures, traditions, language and generally a time to remember where we came from. I thought we should spend a little time today thinking about what…

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Financial Freedom honesty, MoneyMonday, save, values
Why do people get into debt

Why do people get into debt?

by BrendanAugust 30, 2018January 22, 20215 Comments

Ever wonder why people get into debt? I mean, we all know that debt is bad. But let's be honest now, the "debt system" is built in such a way that we're encouraged (forced?) to get into debt in order…

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Financial Freedom debt free, home loan, interest
Why buy property in a trust

Why buy property in a Trust?

by BrendanAugust 16, 2018January 19, 2021Leave a comment

Why buy property in trust? This is a very important question as one often hears about people buying properties in a trust and that it's the "best way to invest". It may be, but it may also not be. It…

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Financial Freedom estate planning, knowledge, property, trust
What is a trust

What is a Trust?

by BrendanAugust 9, 2018January 15, 2021Leave a comment

Have you heard of "Trust Fund Kids" or people saying you should buy a property in a trust? It sounds marvelous but what exactly is a trust and why would you want one? (And if you're interesting in buying a…

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Financial Freedom estate planning, property, trust
Make time for money

Tebogo – I make time for my money

by BrendanJuly 17, 2018December 31, 20203 Comments

Welcome back to Tebogo's Story. Make time for your money and if you missed the first one on the realisation that change was needed, I'd suggest you listen to that first. Tebogo's Story (Part 1) - I need to fix…

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Financial Freedom, Save Money Budget, challenge, Focus, Goals, intention, keep track, podcast, tebogo
Beware of lifestyle creep

Beware of Lifestyle Creep

by BrendanApril 16, 2018October 22, 20207 Comments

Lifestyle creep is a real thing. It's also called lifestyle inflation and it's something to always consider at the back of your mind. If you're not sure what it is, then read on as this post is definitely for you!…

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Financial Freedom, Financial Habits credit card, lifestyle, shopping, simplify, spend, waste
Why spend money you don't have?

Why spend money you don’t have?

by BrendanMarch 5, 2018October 17, 2020Leave a comment

It seems weird that anyone would spend money that they don't actually have but yet it happens all the time! Have you ever justified buying something by saying "oh well, it's payday next week anyway", or even worse "I'm buying…

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Financial Freedom, Financial Habits, Smart Choices cashflow, debt free, plan, shop
Money and values

Values and money

by BrendanFebruary 26, 2018October 17, 20206 Comments

This week has been an interesting one as I've been reminded of my values on two occasions. Firstly, I happened to read this post from The Disruptors "Do you want it all now or are you prepared to wait" which…

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Financial Freedom, Smart Choices Focus, kindness, values
Find financial freedom

Financial freedom by paying off your home loan

by BrendanFebruary 5, 2018October 9, 20201 Comment

Owning a place that you can call home is really awesome, but having to pay for it over 20 - 30 years is absolutely dreadful! It's like having a noose around your neck; just one mishap and bang - the bank…

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Financial Freedom, Pay off debt Goals, home loan, invest, property
What's your survival number

What’s your survival number?

by BrendanJanuary 8, 2018October 8, 2020Leave a comment

"What does that even mean?" you might be wondering. Well, by "survival number" I am referring to how much you need in order to survive. And really, what's the least amount of money you can survive off if things were really…

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Budgeting, Financial Freedom debt free, expenses, Focus, Goals
Alternative retirement strategies

Alternative retirement strategies

by BrendanNovember 25, 2017October 29, 20204 Comments

It's no longer sufficient to simply rely on the old-school path to retirement. We need to look at alternative retirement strategies. If you're wondering why I say this, then read on! The traditional retirement strategy I think that everyone knows…

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Financial Freedom plan, retirement, simplify
How to fix cash flow issues

How to fix cash flow issues

by BrendanOctober 3, 2017December 3, 2020Leave a comment

If you find that you're struggling to survive form paycheck to paycheck, then you may have some cash flow troubles. Let's explore how to fix cash flow issues in 6 steps. They're not all easy, but they can absolutely be…

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Financial Freedom cashflow, credit card, debt free, plan, shopping

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