Electricity prices just seem to be skyrocketing and trying to decipher how many units you’ll actually get for what you spend is harder than figuring out how Kim and Pete are together. So here’s the low-down on how to hack the prepaid electricity system and get the most bang for your buck.
Do you ever feel like you could do with a bit more money at the end of the month? Us too. You’re not alone. Across the country, many South Africans are turning to second jobs for additional income. We live in the age of the side hustle.
Debt. It’s the ultimate buzzkill. We all wish we had the right kind of stacks we could brag about to family and friends… sadly the only stacks many of us have are that stack of monthly debt repayments piling up.
Living without debt is great – who actually wants to take on debt? A lot of people, it turns out. While we generally do our best to avoid debt (which is the right thing to do) we actually need to take on a bit of debt to achieve important life goals like owning a house!
Risk. We dabble in it every day without realising it. Every time you leave your house, get in your car, catch a flight, chew on peanuts, you’re taking a risk. It’s an unavoidable part of life for all of us and, for the most part, we take it on because the benefits outweigh the risks.
Let’s face it, there are many things we’d rather be doing in our spare time instead of budgeting. It’s not very fun, no matter how old you are. But it’s necessary and, if you do it right, can change your life in the best way.
