Don’t Fall Into the Festive Season Trap
The general downturn in economic conditions and weak job market has had an impact on South African households. Despite a slight improvement in the number of impaired accounts, we still have a large number of
Category: Finance
How to save 4 a car
It sounds so simple, if you want to build up your savings, just spend less than you earn. But while a kid can do the math on paper, even 40-year-olds can have trouble putting that
Save money in your 20’s
It’s never too early to plan for your financial future. Being a young college graduate with your first full time job is awesome. Saving money should be a top priority for you – but it’s
5 Steps to dealing with difficult financial situations
A big part of life is what happens in between everything we planned to do. These moments can be awesome to cherish, and yet they can also be moments that strike us with fear. Difficult
Is a Happy Retirement Possible for Normal People?
Retirement is a real thing and yes, happy retirement does not come cheap. Or does it? Unfortunately, only 6% of South Africans get to retire happily and comfortably due to a lack of proactive saving
How to Create Extra Income and Pay Off Your Loan
Many of us walk around with a cost mentality, often dropping our heads in a sorry attitude when walking past things we cannot afford. Although loans should be something we can afford before applying for
How Should a Young Working Adult Invest and Save?
It’s early days, we don’t need to worry about saving for retirement. No, now is the ultimate time to start investing! If you know the power of compound interest you would want to start as
Loan Advice That is Actually Myth – Get Real Advice!
Whether you’re applying for your first loan, or if you’ve had more than a few, it can always be a daunting process. Thus off we go, looking for the best advice and tools to help
What will Happen to Bank Branches in a World of Digital Banking?
When last did you visit your local bank branch? A few months ago? Longer? Were it not for that constraint to have a stamped bank statement or any other small necessity every time you try to
Savings can help over-indebted consumers
Many consumers argue that they are unable to save due to being in debt or the high cost of living. July has been declared National Savings Month and the theme this year is “Celebrating Savers