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Tag: knowledge

Knowledge is power

Knowledge is power

by Journey ManOctober 30, 2020November 2, 2020Leave a comment

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…

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Late Starter knowledge, plan, take charge
Budgeting weakness

Know your budgeting weakness

by BrendanOctober 1, 2018January 27, 2021Leave a comment

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!

Financial Habits Budget, challenge, knowledge, MoneyMonday, track
What is excess on car insurance

Excess on car insurance explained

by BrendanAugust 23, 2018January 21, 2021Leave a comment

Excess on car insurance 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…

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Save Money insurance, knowledge
Why buy property in a trust

Why buy property in a Trust?

by BrendanAugust 16, 2018January 19, 2021Leave a comment

Why buy property in 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. It…

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Financial Freedom estate planning, knowledge, property, trust
Habits to improve your financial health

5 Habits to improve your financial health

by BrendanJanuary 29, 2018October 9, 20203 Comments

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…

Read More 5 Habits to improve your financial health

Financial Habits, Financial Health Budget, cashflow, emergency fund, Focus, knowledge, podcast, track
Calculate your Financial Health

Calculate your Financial Health

by BrendanJanuary 22, 2018December 2, 2020Leave a comment

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…

Read More Calculate your Financial Health

Financial Habits, Financial Health calculate, Goals, knowledge, retirement, track
Effort of saving

Perceived effort of Saving

by BrendanJanuary 15, 2018October 8, 2020Leave a comment

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…

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Investing, Save Money fact sheets, interest, knowledge, take charge
Money saving tips

Money saving tips

by BrendanDecember 24, 2017October 6, 2020Leave a comment

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.…

Read More Money saving tips

Save Money Habits, idea, knowledge, tip
Better to pay off debt or invest?

Better to pay off debt or invest?

by BrendanNovember 11, 2017October 1, 2020Leave a comment

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…

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Investing, Pay off debt Financially free, knowledge, save
How to start investing

How to start investing

by BrendanOctober 30, 2017December 3, 2020Leave a comment

"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…

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Investing debt free, knowledge, retirement, save, tip
Small steps to fix your finances

Small steps to fix your finances

by BrendanAugust 4, 2017November 12, 2020Leave a comment

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.…

Read More Small steps to fix your finances

Financial Freedom, Financial Habits Goals, intention, knowledge

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