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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.

Take charge of your money and understand exactly where you’re spending it.

Planning for Christmas early

Start planning for Christmas early

by BrendanOctober 12, 2018January 27, 20212 Comments

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! May seem silly…

Read More Start planning for Christmas early

Save Money Budget, Christmas, gifts, shopping
Car insurance premium too high

Why your car insurance premium is probably too high

by BrendanOctober 4, 2018January 27, 2021Leave a comment

It's possible that your car insurance premium is too high and that you're paying more than you need to. Take a look at this post about why your insurance premium may be too high. By Sumarie Greybe, co-founder at Naked…

Read More Why your car insurance premium is probably too high

Insurance, Save Money car, guest post
Save money on car insurance

Save money on your car insurance

by BrendanSeptember 20, 2018January 21, 20211 Comment

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!

Insurance, Save Money car
Help! Where's my money gone?

Help! Where’s my money gone?

by BrendanSeptember 15, 2018January 12, 20211 Comment

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?

Financial Health, Save Money checklist, debt free, download, expenses, podcast
What is excess on car insurance

Excess on car insurance explained

by BrendanAugust 23, 2018January 21, 2021Leave a comment

Excess on car insurance 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…

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Save Money insurance, knowledge
Review your insurance

Review your insurance

by BrendanAugust 13, 2018January 15, 2021Leave a comment

When last did you review your insurance to make sure that you are adequately insured and still paying a fair price? I know it's a pain but it's worth doing on an annual basis, or possibly every second year if…

Read More Review your insurance

Save Money insurance, MoneyMonday
How to save more money

How to save more money

by BrendanJuly 29, 2018December 31, 2020Leave a comment

Welcome back to Tebogo's Story on how he has transformed his finances. In this post he shares some great tips on how to save more money! We all need that. So take a look at how an ordinary guy manages…

Read More How to save more money

Save Money Focus, insurance, podcast, tebogo, track
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…

Read More Tebogo – I make time for my money

Financial Freedom, Save Money Budget, challenge, Focus, Goals, intention, keep track, podcast, tebogo
I need to fix my finances

I need to fix my finances

by BrendanJuly 11, 2018December 18, 20203 Comments

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…

Read More I need to fix my finances

Financial Habits, Save Money Focus, interview, listen, podcast, take charge, tebogo
52 Week Savings Plan

The 52 week Savings Plan

by BrendanJuly 9, 2018January 19, 20211 Comment

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.

Save Money 52 Week Challenge, challenge, Focus, Savings Month, track
National Savings Month

National Savings Month for you!

by BrendanJuly 4, 2018December 4, 2020Leave a comment

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…

Read More National Savings Month for you!

Save Money Focus, Goals, podcast, track
The power of saying no

The power of saying no

by BrendanJuly 2, 2018December 3, 20202 Comments

Many people seem afraid to say "No" to anything or anyone. As though saying no to an invite will end the friendship or offend someone so badly that they never speak to you again. For this post though I'm specifically…

Read More The power of saying no

Financial Habits, Save Money Budget, debt free, spend, values

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