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What is Bitcoin?

What is Bitcoin?

by BrendanSeptember 4, 2020January 15, 2021Leave a comment

So. what is Bitcoin? Rather than let you hear about Bitcoin from a friend of a friend who is a bit of a geek, I thought I'd put together an easy-to-understand summary of this mysterious system. A bit of history,…

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Investing crypto, invest
Paying yourself first

How to pay yourself first

by BrendanJuly 20, 2020August 15, 20201 Comment

Sponsored by Nedbank Paying yourself first is one of the fundamentals of personal finance and something that’s often mentioned or written about. In fact, I recently wrote about what it means to pay yourself first, but as it’s really such…

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Financial Habits invest, save
Survival guide to 2020

A survival guide for 2020

by BrendanJuly 8, 2020September 4, 2020Leave a comment

Sponsored by Nedbank Have you caught yourself trying to scratch your nose whilst wearing a mask? Who would have thought that it could be so tricky? In fact, so much of what we know to be “normal” has changed over…

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Financial Habits cash, invest
Pay yourself first

What does “pay yourself first” even mean?

by BrendanJune 20, 2020September 14, 2020Leave a comment

To pay yourself first, simply means to prioritise saving or investing, above all other things. Instead of spending all your money and then seeing that there's nothing left to save, rather save first, and then spend what's left. A typical…

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Financial Habits invest, long-term
Personal finance DIY

Personal Finance DIY

by BrendanApril 28, 2020May 17, 20202 Comments

Because nobody cares more about your money than you do When last did you see an advertisement from a financial institution encouraging you to compare the fees charged on their unit trust platform with that of a competitor? Or to…

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Financial Habits finance diy, invest
Costs involved in buying a house

All the costs involved in buying a property

by BrendanOctober 27, 2019February 24, 2020Leave a comment

Before jumping into the property market and signing an Offer to Purchase (OTP), best you be sure that you're ready for the financial commitment. An OTP is binding and the only escape clause (generally speaking) is that you are offered…

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Investing fees, invest, property
8 Reasons why investors should hire property services in South Africa

8 Reasons Property Owners Should Hire Property Services in South Africa

by BrendanJuly 10, 2019Leave a comment

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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Smart Choices invest, property, sponsored
6 steps to financial security

Strategies to ensure financial security

by BrendanJune 9, 2019June 27, 2019Leave a comment

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…

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Financial Freedom, Financial Habits cashflow, emergency fund, income, invest, security
What's your Net Worth?

What’s your Net Worth?

by BrendanFebruary 2, 20192 Comments

Knowing your net worth can be both exciting and scary. Exciting if you're doing well and your finances are looking good, but scary if not. Either way though it's good to know what your current situation is as it's impossible…

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Financial Freedom assets, calculate, debt free, invest
What is your savings rate?

What’s your Savings Rate?

by BrendanJanuary 19, 2019December 1, 2020Leave a comment

I did a little Twitter poll recently and it's interesting to see that many people know what a Savings Rate is, but they don't know their own savings rate. That's a bit like know about healthy eating but not doing…

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Financial Freedom, Save Money calculate, invest, track
Pay debt or save money?

Is it better to save money or pay off debt?

by BrendanJanuary 2, 2019October 3, 20205 Comments

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

Pay off debt, Save Money calculate, emergency fund, interest, invest, my story
Should I sell my car?

Should I sell my car?

by BrendanMay 21, 2018November 12, 20203 Comments

My partner and I are in a very fortunate position where we both own a fully paid for car. This is great and super convenient, but does it really make financial sense? I've been thinking about whether I should sell…

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Financial Habits, Save Money calculate, car, interest, invest, transport, travel

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