I'm looking at buying a new car sometime in the next year or two as mine is over 10 years old and not as comfortable as I'd like. In fact, my partner and I have started doing more road trips…
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What car insurance is right for you?
There are many car insurance products out there and it can become a bit overwhelming deciphering what they all mean, which can make it hard for you to decide whether it’s something you should consider getting or not. So then,…
The Long-Term Value of ETFs
Remember the fable of The Tortoise and the Hare? The one where the arrogant hare thought that he could so easily outrun the tortoise that he decided to have a nap? The slow and steady tortoise just kept going and…
Do you need funeral cover?
Funeral cover is big business in South Africa! For many, funeral cover is deemed absolutely essential and some folk even take out multiple policies. But do we all need funeral cover? Is there a better way to do things, or…
Business bank accounts
If you're read my post on how to run a side hustle you'd probably remember that I speak about opening a separate bank account for your business. This is quite easy and affordable if you're operating as a sole proprietor…
The envelope system for budgeting
Have you ever tried the envelope system for budgeting? It's such an easy and common-sense way of managing money that you can't really go wrong. In fact, my Mom still uses the envelope system. After so many years and so…
FIRE in South Africa
If you're following any personal finance blogs and accounts, you've probably heard of the FIRE movement. That is, Financially Independent, Retire Early. You have probably wondered whether it's really possible to FIRE in South Africa as the bulk of the…
Capitec account types
This post is all about Capitec account types. What's on offer and how they work. This is NOT sponsored in any way and there is no hidden agenda here. lol. It's just that I am a Capitec client myself so…
Choosing the right pet insurance
It might seem strange to be reading about finding the best pet medical aid on a personal finance blog; but have you ever considered the financial stress of a medical emergency for your pet? Even just “normal” visits to the vet can be…
How to buy ethereum
So here I am as a mid 40-year old searching online for how to buy ethereum. But wait, how do I even spell it? It is "etherium" or "ethereum". (Apparently it's the latter, after another quick search. And the abbreviation…
How to be happy in life
This may not seem like the usual kind of post for a personal finance site. But, being happy in life is probably the most important thing to us all, even if we aren't fully aware of it. All aspects of…
Investment fees
Take a closer look at your investment fees. First appeared in City Press It’s always exciting to start a new investment as it gives us that feeling of empowerment and the sense that we’re taking charge of our finances, planning…