Choosing your card wisely
We all know that plastic is a much safer, easier way to spend money than carrying around mounds of cash. But banking is complicated and choosing which type...
7 tips to help you save power
It is no secret that increasing electricity costs are putting a strain on many South African’s wallets. If you are one of them and you are unsure why...
Survival of the fittest – how to make it through utility cuts
No matter where in South Africa you live, you are facing electricity cuts and water problems too. Yes it’s frustrating, but it’s a reality so here are some...
How to relax about tax
While we don’t yet know the date for personal tax submissions, it’s better to get your affairs in order now rather than wait for the last minute dash...
Death is an inevitable part of life. Don’t leave your family with the financial burden of paying for your funeral – rather take out funeral insurance
Funeral planning is essential: don’t leave your loved ones to do a difficult job, made worse because they are grieving. We know that it isn’t an easy task...
Legal help for when you need it most
Insurance cover for unforeseen legal costs may not seem as important as death or disability cover, but it could save you money at a time when you are...
Understanding debt – what you should know before you borrow
Nearly all of us will deal with debt at some point during our lives. Credit is so readily available to us encouraging us to buy with money that...
Compound interest for dummies
Compound interest is really not a difficult concept and understanding it can save you – and even make you – money! Compound interest describes the process of charging...
Understanding the world of loans
We have all found ourselves in the type of situation where we need to borrow money but we are not 100% sure who to get it from. Our...
Prepaid cards make budgeting and saving a piece of cake
Most of us feel the same way about budgeting as we do about dieting. We know we should be doing it, but often don’t get around to it,...