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Tag: expenses

Tracking my expenses

Tracking my expenses

by Journey Man17 November 202017 November 2020Leave a comment

I decided that in order to build (improve, encourage, regain) self-control in terms of my spending habits, I need to work on my discipline. Sounds scary for some reason LOL. I can't believe it, but I have actually started tracking…

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Financial Habits, Late Starter expenses, keep track, spending plan
How to make a personal budget

How to make a personal budget

by Brendan11 October 20208 March 2022Leave a comment

This post is all about how to make a personal budget. It's not the most exciting topic but I would like to encourage you to stick around because (and this is the most important part of this article), if you don’t…

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Budgeting expenses, keep track, spending plan
How to manage your money better

How to manage your money better

by Brendan18 February 201910 February 2021Leave a comment

If you want to know how to manage your money better, then you've come to the right place! This is just a short intro with 3 tips that you can work on this week. However, there is a great introduction…

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Financial Habits Budget, emergency fund, expenses
Help! Where's my money gone?

Help! Where’s my money gone?

by Brendan15 September 201824 November 2022Leave a comment

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?

Financial Health, Save Money checklist, debt free, download, expenses, featured, podcast
Increasing fuel price

How to survive the increasing fuel price

by Brendan10 September 201819 January 20232 Comments

Wow, the fuel price has surged in South Africa over the past few years and it seems like we're currently hitting all time highs. However, it's not just fuel, it's the general cost of living with rentals, groceries, clothing and…

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Budgeting expenses, inflation, insurance, petrol cost
Creating a budget is simply a plan for your money

How to make a financial plan

by Brendan4 June 20182 December 2020Leave a comment

Most people think of a budget as restrictive whereas it really is just a plan for your money to enable you to manage it better.

Budgeting debt free, expenses, Goals, track
Special wedding day

Your special wedding day

by Brendan2 April 201820 October 2020Leave a comment

Getting married is a truly magical experience but wow, it can be expensive, stressful and over the top! There is so much to consider when planning your wedding day. From family and friends, food, venue, weather, and the list goes…

Read More Your special wedding day

Budgeting, Smart Choices celebrate, expenses, keep track, plan, spend, stress, wedding
Be honest with yourself

Be honest with yourself about your money

by Brendan19 March 201820 October 20202 Comments

To be honest with yourself and acknowledge your expenses is relevant to you whether or not you budget. It's probably more relevant to those who don't yet have a budget as it may be quite an eye-opener to see how…

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Budgeting, Financial Habits expenses, honesty, track
What's your survival number

What’s your survival number?

by Brendan8 January 20188 October 2020Leave a comment

"What does that even mean?" you might be wondering. Well, by "survival number" I am referring to how much you need in order to survive. And really, what's the least amount of money you can survive off if things were really…

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Budgeting, Financial Freedom debt free, expenses, Focus, Goals

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