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Shop wisely and save money

Shop wisely and save money

by BrendanApril 4, 2020December 10, 2020Leave a comment

You know when you go to buy bread and milk and end up with a bag full of goods for R300? How can you shop wisely and save money?

Save Money shopping
10 signs that you're misusing your credit card

10 Signs that you’re misusing your credit card

by BrendanApril 2, 2019September 4, 2020Leave a comment

We all love the convenience of credit cards but it’s so easy to misuse them and one can quickly end up in a terrible debt situation! Take a look at these warning signs and think about them before you next…

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Financial Habits credit card, shopping
BlackFriday - 5 tip to avoid spending

How do you avoid the #BlackFriday hype?

by BrendanNovember 21, 2018December 1, 2019Leave a comment

#BlackFriday has become quite a huge event in South Africa recently. It's only the past few years that it's grown to such an extent that people are going a little crazy in anticipation for it. It's a little strange though…

Read More How do you avoid the #BlackFriday hype?

Financial Habits, Smart Choices save, shopping
Penny wise but pound foolish

Penny wise but Pound foolish

by BrendanNovember 12, 2018March 22, 2019

This is a good old saying that's still very true and relevant today! Many people focus intently on managing their small expenses (the Pennies in the saying) but yet they're oblivious to their large and wasteful expenses (the Pounds). In…

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Save Money sacrifice, shopping, track
Christmas decorations

Start planning for Christmas now

by BrendanOctober 12, 2018October 15, 20182 Comments

It's scary to think that Christmas decorations are slowly starting to pop up in stores and that the Boney M Christmas jingles will soon be blaring out. It's only October but I've spotted the first Santa already! So even though…

Read More Start planning for Christmas now

Save Money Budget, Christmas, gifts, shopping
Credit cards pros and cons

Credit Cards pros and cons

by BrendanApril 23, 2018October 22, 202011 Comments

Credit cards are really useful and convenient now days, but it's so easy to fall into debt and your finances can quickly spiral out of control. Let's explore the credit cards pros and cons and see if it's something that…

Read More Credit Cards pros and cons

Financial Habits, Smart Choices calculate, credit card, debt free, emergency fund, interest, shopping
Beware of lifestyle creep

Beware of Lifestyle Creep

by BrendanApril 16, 2018October 22, 20207 Comments

Lifestyle creep is a real thing. It's also called lifestyle inflation and it's something to always consider at the back of your mind. If you're not sure what it is, then read on as this post is definitely for you!…

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Financial Freedom, Financial Habits credit card, lifestyle, shopping, simplify, spend, waste
How to budget for clothes

How to budget for clothing

by BrendanMarch 26, 2018October 20, 20207 Comments

It's tricky to know how to budget for clothing as you don't necessarily need to buy clothes every month. In fact, depending on your personality and fashion sense you may only be buying clothes every 6 months. (And let's face…

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Budgeting cash, keep track, plan, save, shopping, spend
Save money this Christmas

Save money this Christmas

by BrendanDecember 14, 2017October 6, 2020Leave a comment

This silly season can be stressful with all the family events, gifting and general expenses. Let's see how to save money this Christmas. It's the time to spend money and whatever your beliefs, you have to agree that shopping malls…

Read More Save money this Christmas

Budgeting Christmas, gifts, shopping
How to fix cash flow issues

How to fix cash flow issues

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

If you find that you're struggling to survive form paycheck to paycheck, then you may have some cash flow troubles. Let's explore how to fix cash flow issues in 6 steps. They're not all easy, but they can absolutely be…

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Financial Freedom cashflow, credit card, debt free, plan, shopping
Are gifts necessary in a relationship

Are gifts necessary in a relationship?

by BrendanAugust 3, 2017September 4, 2020Leave a comment

Here's a guest post on whether or gifts are necessary in a relationship. "Mr & Mrs Quest" are a Los Angeles based couple working to achieve financial independence. They used to blog and have an active Twitter account but don't…

Read More Are gifts necessary in a relationship?

Save Money gifts, relationship, save, shopping
Cancel store cards

Cancel your store cards

by BrendanMay 11, 2017August 17, 20202 Comments

I'd love to encourage everyone to cancel their store cards. By "store cards" I mean the type that allow you to buy on credit. They are certainly convenient as they allow you to buy things without needing actual money, and many…

Read More Cancel your store cards

Financial Habits, Pay off debt Budget, cash, challenge, credit card, shopping

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