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?
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10 Warning signs of credit card overuse
We all love the convenience of credit cards but they're so easy to misuse and one can quickly end up in a terrible debt situation! Take a look at these warning signs of credit card overuse, and think about them…
How to avoid Black Friday
Black Friday 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. Don't you think it's…
Penny wise, Pound foolish
"Penny wise Pound foolish." 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…
Start planning for Christmas early
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! May seem silly…
Credit Cards pros and cons
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…
Beware of Lifestyle Creep
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!…
How to budget for clothing
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…
Save money this Christmas
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…
How to fix cash flow issues
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…
Are gifts necessary in a relationship?
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…
Cancel your store cards
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…