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!
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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 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 bad), your debt situation, your investments…
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
Speaking to a colleague the other day I was struck by his laziness to save money. I need to clarify that though, he does save money and has some investments, but he isn't interested in learning or understanding finances and…
10 Quick Tips to help you save more money
I’m always trying to save more money and here are some of my favorite tips to share. These are all quick and easy to implement as daily habits and don't require too much restraint or work. Tip 1: Pay yourself…
Is it better to pay off debt, or to invest?
You may be in a situation where you have some spare cash and you're now wondering whether you should invest this money or rather pay off some debt that you have. You are definitely not alone in wondering what is…
I save money, but what now?
"I save money, but what now?" - That's pretty much exactly what I was asked today by a friend who reads my blog. She's good at saving money but she was asking what to actually do with it. You know,…
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.…