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My own debt story

My own debt story

by BrendanJune 15, 2019July 30, 20202 Comments

I was recently asked about my own debt story and what the actual turning point for me was. It was hard to think about as it's an area of my life that I've kind of pushed to the far corners…

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Invest with only R100 per month

Invest with only R100 per month

by BrendanJanuary 26, 2019December 4, 2020Leave a comment

So as you know, Take Charge of Your Money is all about sorting out your finances and taking charge of what you have! Let's look at how you can invest with only R100 per month. Of course, if you have…

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Investing ETFs, funds, my story, unit trust
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 pay my home loan or invest?

Pay home loan or invest?

by BrendanApril 9, 2018December 4, 202018 Comments

I was wondering today whether my strategy of paying off my home loan early instead of investing is indeed the best. You know, pay home loan or invest? There are so many things to consider and I sometimes relook at…

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