Budgeting & Saving

Valentine’s Day puts a lot of pressure on us. From pricey dinners, a dozen roses to expensive gifts. We want to show our loved ones that our love for them is endless.  But what if your bank account isn’t? Don’t worry. There is more than one way to show your special someone just how much… Continued

Stress… the biggest health risk of our times.   And for many of us South Africans, that stress is directly related to making ends meet.   Now we understand why Peter Pan didn’t want to grow up. Check Your Stress levels The truth is that stress is not just a feeling. Your body can suffer… Continued

Black Friday is one of those great American inventions, like bubble gum. Black Friday Sales were cleverly created as a way of getting American’s to start their Christmas shopping straight after Thanksgiving. And like bubble gum, Black Friday Sales, although seemingly sweet and harmless can cause a lot of damage. Rather than putting unnecessary holes… Continued

Satisfy your sweet tooth! Now that spring has arrived, we can spend more time braaing and going out and less time huddled up in our homes. There’s no need to spend hours in the kitchen preparing desserts. You can whip up tasty and simple desserts in no time. Enjoy our two easy dessert recipes with… Continued

What is the envelope budget? Different types of budgeting methods work for different people. Lately, the envelope budget has been one of the least spoken about budgeting methods. It may, however, be a useful method for you. This method of budgeting has been around for decades. It’s simple and effective. Basically, you separate cash into… Continued

Read our list of creative ways to give back “No one has ever become poor from giving.” Too often, we’re steered into believing that the most effective way to help others is to give them money. But, what if we just don’t have enough money to give? Luckily, you don’t need to have a lot… Continued

Now that the worst of Winter is behind us, we can exchange warm, heavy meals for quick, light ones! We figured that one of the cheapest and easiest ways to get your protein, carbohydrates and vegetables into one meal is to combine ingredients into a macaroni salad. Macaroni salad is one of the simplest and… Continued

Being a young adult is difficult. At this time of your life, you usually have a lot of expenses and, unfortunately, a limited income. This makes covering living expenses and saving for the future quite a challenge. And, it’s difficult to stay ahead of finances in the current world of instant gratification. Get ahead of… Continued

Just because your kids don’t have any financial obligations, it doesn’t mean they shouldn’t start learning all about saving money. Managing personal finances efficiently is a skill that is developed over time. Kids who start learning about money and saving from a young age – even preschool age – will have a more secure financial… Continued