Is it better to save money or pay off debt? Debt is obviously expensive, but there is a great argument to be had to start an emergency fund
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.
The 52 Weeks Savings Challenge for 2019
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.
Penny wise, Pound foolish
"Penny wise Pound foolish." This is a good old saying that's still very true and relevant today! Many people focus intently on managing their small expenses (the Pennies in the saying) but yet they're oblivious to their large and wasteful…
The true cost of the home loan initiation fee
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…
Start planning for Christmas early
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…
Why your car insurance premium is probably too high
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…
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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?
Excess on car insurance explained
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…
Review your insurance
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…
How to save more money
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…
Tebogo – 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…