Figuring out how much money you should save from your salary each month can be difficult. Should you save a fixed amount or a percentage of your income? Does increasing your savings rate means sacrificing other expenses? How much of your income can you save during lockdown? These are all important questions, and the short… Continued
If you want more money, you’ll need to know how to use a monthly budget. You’ll have to get in the habit of budgeting, and most importantly you’ll have to stick to it. We know, budgeting is boring, and it sucks! But if you really want to change your financial situation, you’ll have to put… Continued
The perfect Valentine’s Day can be a bit overwhelming. So we decided to step in as a loyal wingman and help you sweep your loved one off their feet. Here are our 7 affordable Valentine’s Day ideas. Food-lovers 1. Go on a food/drink tour These days we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to tours.… Continued
Most of us don’t like budgeting, to be honest, it’s boring and we usually don’t stick to them. Essentially, budgeting is simply a fourth-grade math problem. But the tricky part is sticking to the budget. A budget is nothing but a simple spending plan that helps you prioritise your money. So, how do you create… Continued
Men are capable of taking bigger financial risks, and women approach finance with caution and careful planning – now that’s a cliché right there. Women are becoming more empowered and taking charge of their futures, and proudly so. However, while some women are taking full control of their financial future others are slowly learning the… Continued
How do you start saving when you have debt repayments and living expenses to take care of? The short answer; it’s a tricky balancing act. It is not impossible to save while paying off your debt, it just takes a bit of know-how. Find out how you can start building a better future for yourself… Continued
July is National Savings Month for South Africans. The campaign was set out by the South African Savings Institute (SASI) to improve the savings culture of all South Africans. Anyone interested in some fun money saving challenges that actually work? Join us for a weekly challenge over the month of July… You in? With ever… Continued
If you don’t save you could end up over indebted, living paycheck to paycheck. Are you always just one emergency expense away from being completely wiped out? Find out if you’ve fallen into the no savings trap… You’ve started hearing strange noises coming from the kitchen. You quickly realise that you’re not actually living in… Continued
July is National Savings Month for South Africans. The campaign was set out by the South African Savings Institute (SASI) to improve the savings culture of all South Africans. Anyone interested in some fun money saving challenges that actually work? Join us for a weekly challenge over the month of July… You in? With ever… Continued
South Africa has one of the worst savings rates in the world. Let’s change that. Let’s stop living a luxury lifestyle and start adopting a money saving culture. Find out how you can start saving in your 20’s with our 7 money saving tips. Unfortunately we don’t get educated on personal finance throughout high school… Continued