There are so many fees, taxes and costs involved when purchasing a property that it comes as a relief when the bank offers to add the home loan initiation fee on to the loan so that you don't have to…
Category: Save Money
Save money with some great money saving tips and stories. Learn to differentiate between cost and value and also understand that the cheaper option is not always the best.
This is a collection of my posts on how to save money and make better money decisions. Not everything will apply to you, but read these with an open mind and try to see what you can apply to your own life.
Of course, saving money is only one side of the equation. Earning more and increasing your income ability is vital. You do however need to strike a balance and work on areas where you can make a difference.
So if right now you cannot earn more money, then focus on how to save money.
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 Christmas jingles will soon be blaring out. It's only October but I've spotted the first Santa already! So even though…
Why your car insurance premium is probably too high
By Sumarie Greybe, co-founder at Naked (this is not a sponsored post, but Naked is on the list of brands I trust!) If you’re like most people, you probably accept the annual inflation-plus increase your car insurer makes to your…
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Save money on your car insurance
It's usually quite easy to save money on your car insurance by simply phoning around for quotes. It's tedious and take time, but you can save a lot!
Help! Where’s my money gone?
Where's my money gone? Ever feel overwhelmed by money stresses and that feeling of despair when you realise that you don’t have enough money left?
The basics of car insurance excesses explained
Excess payments can be tricky to understand and are among the most contentious aspects of car insurance. Ernest North, co-founder at Naked, clears up common questions about insurance excesses and provides tips about checking whether you have the right policy…
#MoneyMonday – Check that you are adequately insured and paying a fair price
#MoneyMonday with Take Charge of Your Money Short to-the-point money thought every Monday to give you motivation, perspective or action for the week. Get these straight in your inbox. Are you properly insured and paying a fair price? When last…
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Tebogo’s Story (Part 3) – How can I save more money?
Welcome back to Tebogo's Story on how he has transformed his finances and if you're new to this series you should definitely listen to the first two parts. (You can listen in any order really) Tebogo's Story (Part 1) -…
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Tebogo’s Story (Part 2) – I make time for my money
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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Tebogo’s Story (Part 1) – I need to fix my finances
Tebogo is a reader of this blog and recently sent me an amazing email sharing how he managed to transform his finances over the past few months. It was so awesome to hear from someone who's just realised that things…
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The 52 week Savings Challenge
The 52 Week Savings Challenge is a fun weekly challenge to help you save over R13,000 over the course of a year. Join me in doing this.
National Savings Month for you!
July is National Savings month in South Africa but it doesn't really matter where you live or which month it is, you can focus on savings at any time! I've put together a one-month savings focus to help you get…