This may not seem like the usual kind of post for a personal finance site. But, being happy in life is probably the most important thing to us all, even if we aren't fully aware of it. All aspects of…
Category: Financial Health
Financial health is more than just about how much money you have or what car you drive. It’s far more than that and relates to how prepared you are for emergencies, your retirement savings, investments and overall health of your bank balance.
We’re often afraid to take a real honest look at our financial health and make the necessary changes when we find areas that need improvement.
Looking at your emergency fund, your debt situation and how prepared your are for major catastrophes. These are all part of the financial health plan.
Read these articles for financial health tips and to ensure that you’re good financial health.
US expat tax filing
US expat tax filing, in partnership with TFX. Written by Veronica Rhodes. South Africa has recently enjoyed a reputation for diversity, prosperity, and stability in the continent. The country is often called the rainbow nation, and its multiethnic society encompasses…
Can social media help our finances?
We all spend a lot of time on social media every day. Probably too much time. But can social media help our finances? Can it actually be a good thing or is it all bad? It doesn't necessarily need to…
Living within your means
You've heard it before and it probably makes sense, but living within your means can be hard and sometimes one wonders whether it's even worth it. Why deprive yourself from all that life has to offer simply to make you…
Do I need to submit a tax return?
Tax filing season will soon be upon us. Not everyone is required by law to submit a tax return, but SARS does know where you live and most likely how much you earn, so they’ll be expecting their dues! Who…
Learn about personal finance
It can be rather daunting to start to learn about personal finance. Where do you even begin? What's the most important, and how do you do it all if you don't have much money? This post is designed to give…
I have no self control
Hey fellow traveller, it’s me again, Journey-Man and we need to deal with the tough topic of self-control. Let's just put it out there, I have no self control when it comes to spending. I like to think I have,…
SARS Medical Tax Credits
Claiming for SARS medical expenses may seem complex, but it really isn’t! As long as you have your medical aid certificate (if applicable) and any qualifying medical expenses along with receipts, SARS will do all the medical tax credits calculations for…
Why you need a Will
Sponsored post It's not nice to think about death and no-one wants to start that conversation with a loved one. But why not? Surely you would want the best for your family after you die. Having the conversations, taking the…
Financially Fat or Fit?
Are you financially fat or are you financially fit? A guest post from a 40-something year old who left his retirement planning for almost-too-late. He’s now looking at his financial fitness and how to move from fat to fit. Not…
Your money or your life
Which one is in charge? "Your money or your life?" Which would you choose? "Life", I'm sure most would say. But that's not really how most people live. Once upon a time, economic writers and financial pundits decided to use…
Are financial advisers worth it?
Money is a funny thing. When you don’t have it, you stress about paying bills; when you have it, you worry about losing it. Are financial advisers worth it?