It’s Journey-Man here again, the late starter! What a strange week this has been. Last week, as a late-starter, I decided to start thinking deeply about my financial life. I want to find out what the outlook is, in terms of…
Tag: knowledge
#MoneyMonday – Know your budgeting weakness
I’ve really been challenged with my budget recently, specifically in terms of lending money. We all have a challenge though and it’s time to make a plan to fix things!
The basics of car insurance excesses explained
Excess payments can be tricky to understand and are among the most contentious aspects of car insurance. Ernest North, co-founder at Naked, clears up common questions about insurance excesses and provides tips about checking whether you have the right policy…
Why buy a property in a Trust?
Why buy property in a trust? This is a very important question as one often hears about people buying properties in a trust and that it's the "best way to invest". It may be, but it may also not be…
5 Habits to improve your financial health
Have you ever thought about the state of your finances, and how to improve your financial health? By this I mean the overall state of your finances. How you manage money in your day-to-day life, your financial habits (good or…
Calculate your Financial Health
We all have a fair idea of what our physical health is like. And of course we can always visit a doctor if something doesn't feel right or if we actually know that something is wrong. What about your finances…
Perceived effort of Saving
There's a perceived effort of saving. That is, when you feel it's too much work for the value you get. But is this really the case? Is it so hard to save money? Speaking to a colleague the other day…
Money saving tips
Here are 10 money saving tips to help you reach your goals. These are all quick and easy to implement as daily habits and don't require too much restraint or work. Use these and see your finances transformed over time.…
Better to pay off debt or invest?
You may be in a situation where you have some spare cash and you're now wondering whether it's better to pay off debt or invest. It's a tricky one and you are definitely not alone in this! There is no…
How to start investing
"How to start investing" - That's what my friend wants to know. She's good at saving money and doesn't overspend. But what now? What should she actually do with it? Let me start by saying that there is no right…
Small steps to fix your finances
Financial freedom may seem like such a hard thing to achieve, maybe even impossible. However, as the famous saying goes, the journey begins with a single step. So let's take a look at the small steps to fix your finances.…