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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.
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…
Find the best pet medical aid in South Africa
It might seem strange to be reading about finding the best pet medical aid on a financial blog; but have you ever considered the financial stress of a medical emergency for your pet? Even just "normal" visits to the vet…
Who needs Life Insurance?
Life insurance is one of those things that most people feel they need, and Financial Advisors and telemarketers love selling it as it's probably quite an easy sell. A small monthly cost which when you die will turn into a…
Stash it, don’t flash it
CCID Poster The city of Cape Town Improvement District recently launched a public safety campaign aimed at tourists and safety within the city center. The slogan is "Stash it, don't flash it". I love it though as it is hugely…
Credit Cards pros and cons
Credit cards are really useful and convenient now days, but it's so easy to fall into debt and your finances can quickly spiral out of control. Let's explore the credit cards pros and cons and see if it's something that…