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Category: Smart Choices
Make better money choices and start thinking about consequences of your actions. We’re faced with money decisions each and every day so best to have a few tricks up your sleeve to help you manage your money better and make smart choices.
Things in the finance world are not necessary binary. It’s often not a choice between an exact right and an exact wrong. Things can work either way and it’s interesting to try to think about circumstances and how one choice could be better than another.
These are my posts on how to make smart choices. How to think about situations differently and try your best to make a better money decision.
How safe is “tap and pay”?
Rushing through Woolies to buy your sarmie and snack bar is so much simpler when you can just tap and not even enter a PIN number for your card. But how safe is tap and pay? These cards are so…
How much car can I afford?
Car ownership is essential for many South Africans, but even if you don’t absolutely need a car, it sure makes life easier! The convenience of just going to where you need to be can’t be underestimated. But how much car…
Will I win big in the Lotto?
I've decided to play the lotto for a year and track any winnings as an experimet. Will I win the lotto? What do you think?
How to start blogging in South Africa
See how easy it is to start blogging in South Africa. Start simple and free and scale up as needed. It can be daunting at first, but take it step-by-step.
8 Reasons Property Owners Should Hire Property Services in South Africa
This is a sponsored post Those of us fortunate enough to own property often accumulate enough wealth to buy up even more property. Renting out a property is a fantastic way to create a passive income. This income can only…
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Finding the best Student Account
The more traditional banks offer accounts tailored to young people and students. Some require you to be a full-time student, while others simply look at your age as a qualifying criteria. These accounts come with lower monthly fees (some even…
What to do when you’re involved in a car accident
Being involved in a car accident can really shake you up. Even if it's just a minor bumper bashing. That's why it's important to know what to do when you're involved in a car accident and just try to follow…
Personal Finance books to read
I don't really read as much as I should, but here are some personal finance books I'd like to read. Why, you may ask. Surely I know it all? LOL - if only. We can always learn something. #MoneyMonday –…
5 Ideas for gifts under R250
Gifting can be pricy and it's always good to find some good ideas for gifts under R250. Or even gifts under R100. You can give something thoughtful without breaking the bank! Whether you're looking for gifts for Christmas or ideas…
How to set goals and achieve them
It's that time of year again when we whip out our diaries and start day-dreaming about all we want to achieve in the new year. It's a great habit and certainly one that I would encourage, but all too often…
How to avoid Black Friday
Black Friday has become quite a huge event in South Africa recently. It's only the past few years that it's grown to such an extent that people are going a little crazy in anticipation for it. Don't you think it's…