There's a lot happening now that is beyond our control and for which we could never really have planned for. It's a challenging time for many and everyone's circumstances are different. How you manage your finances during a crisis like…
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Pet insurance
A slight deviation from the usual personal finance posts, here's one on pet insurance and why you should consider it. Yes, pet insurance. That's medical aid for your dog and cat. If that sounds silly then you probably don't realise…
A good reason NOT to pay off your debt
It could be contentious, but it's probably more important to set up an emergency fund than pay off outstanding debt. A reason not to pay off your debt.
Where to save your emergency fund
Consider these fundementals when deciding where to save your emergency fund. Also see some of the misconceptions about using your home loan for this purpose
How to build an Emergency Fund
When it rains, and you want to be the person who brought an umbrella... see why and how to build an emergency fund to save you when "life happens"
#MoneyMonday – How prepared are you for an emergency?
#MoneyMonday with Take Charge of Your Money Short to-the-point money thought every Monday to give you motivation, perspective or action for the week. Get these straight in your inbox. How is your Emergency Fund doing? Can you deal with an…
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Strategies to ensure financial security
I'm sure everyone wants financial security; both now and for the future. It's one thing to have a job now and be living it up, but it's impossible to know what the future may bring which makes it even more…
#MoneyMonday – 3 Money ideas for the week
#MoneyMonday with Take Charge of Your Money Short to-the-point money thought every Monday to give you motivation, perspective or action for the week. Get these straight in your inbox. As we enter a new week here are 3 interesting money…
Is it better to save money or pay off debt?
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
#MoneyMonday – Spring-clean your finances
#MoneyMonday with Take Charge of Your Money Short to-the-point money thought every Monday to give you motivation, perspective or action for the week. Get these straight in your inbox. Spring-clean your finances! Spring has sprung and what a great time…
Credit Cards – the 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. There are however both pros and cons to using credit cards and we'll explore…
A pinched nerve is pinching my budget
As I'm writing this I'm really in excruciating pain due to a pinched nerve in my neck and shoulder. It's actually impossible to explain the pain sensation but I'd rather you just try to imagine and not have to experience…