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How to save for emergencies

How to save for emergencies

by Brendan16 September 201926 May 20212 Comments

Can you deal with an unexpected car maintenance bill of R5,000? Possibly on the credit card but what about cash? Let's look at how to save for emergencies. #MoneyMonday – short to-the-point money thought every Monday to give you motivation,…

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Financial Health emergency fund, MoneyMonday
Personal Finance books to read

Personal Finance books to read

by Brendan7 January 20197 February 20211 Comment

I don't really read as much as I should, but here are some personal finance books I'd like to read. Why, you may ask. Surely I know it all? LOL - if only. We can always learn something. #MoneyMonday –…

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Smart Choices books, MoneyMonday
Is pet insurance worth it

Is pet insurance worth it?

by Brendan10 December 20185 February 2021Leave a comment

Being a pet owner I'm often wondering whether pet insurance is worth it. There's certainly a great case to be made for it, but it's also an extra expense and as with human medical aid, there are always exclusions, limits…

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Insurance medical expenses, MoneyMonday, pets
Budgeting weakness

Know your budgeting weakness

by Brendan1 October 201827 January 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
Heritage Day in South Africa

Heritage Day in South Africa

by Brendan24 September 201826 January 2021Leave a comment

Today is Heritage Day in South Africa. This is a celebration of our heritage, diverse cultures, traditions, language and generally a time to remember where we came from. I thought we should spend a little time today thinking about what…

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Financial Freedom honesty, MoneyMonday, save, values
Check your bank statement

Check your bank statement

by Brendan27 August 201813 July 2021Leave a comment

A friend of mine recently tweeted that he had 4 fraudulent debit orders coming off his bank account last month. Can you believe it? Wow - you really need to check your bank statement each month! #MoneyMonday – short to-the-point…

Read More Check your bank statement

Financial Habits bank, fraud, MoneyMonday, take charge
Submit tax return

Must you still submit tax return?

by Brendan20 August 201821 January 2021Leave a comment

Many of us dread completing our tax returns. Not only does it seem like complicated admin, we're also afraid that we'll owe SARS money that we don't necessarily have. It is however easier than you think, and you can plan…

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Financial Habits MoneyMonday, tax, tax return
Review your insurance

Review your insurance

by Brendan13 August 201812 January 2023Leave a comment

When last did you review your insurance to make sure that you are adequately insured and still paying a fair price? I know it's a pain but it's worth doing on an annual basis, or possibly every second year if…

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Save Money insurance, MoneyMonday

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