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Tag: Christmas

Gifts under R250

5 Ideas for gifts under R250

by BrendanDecember 19, 2018November 5, 2020Leave a comment

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…

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Smart Choices Christmas, gifts
Avoid Dezemba debt

Avoid the Dezemba debt traps

by BrendanDecember 4, 2018February 5, 2021Leave a comment

It's the festive season and a time to be jolly. Some people however take it a little far and the money certainly flows. Instead of racking up the bills this December, read on to see how to avoid the Dezemba…

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Budgeting, Financial Habits Christmas, debt free, December, spending plan
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…

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Save Money Budget, Christmas, gifts, shopping
Random acts of kindness

Random acts of kindness

by BrendanDecember 19, 2017January 21, 20212 Comments

I was inspired last week by Rockstar Finance's community fund project (site no longer exists). An awesome project of enabling people to make a difference in their communities by a few random acts of kindness. I set aside R250 and…

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Financial Habits appreciate, Christmas, gifts, kindness
Save money this Christmas

Save money this Christmas

by BrendanDecember 14, 2017October 6, 2020Leave a comment

This silly season can be stressful with all the family events, gifting and general expenses. Let's see how to save money this Christmas. It's the time to spend money and whatever your beliefs, you have to agree that shopping malls…

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Budgeting Christmas, gifts, shopping

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