Category: Lifestyle

Planning a group holiday is almost impossible. Luckily, we’ve got three drama proof ways to make it a stress-free getaway, with a little help from Group Accounts.

Dive into Trending Side-Hustles with Us! 🌟 Need that extra cash for your dream vacation? Or perhaps a fancy coffee machine that does magic tricks? Your side-hustle dreams are just a post away! ☕💼💫

Emotional spending, also known as retail therapy, is a common behavior that many people engage in without even realizing it. It’s the act of using shopping to cope with emotions, whether it be stress, sadness, loneliness, or even happiness. While it may provide a temporary boost, emotional spending can have serious consequences for your financial well-being. In this article, we will explore ways in which you can notice if you’re spending emotionally and offer practical tips to curb this habit.

Okay, so unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past two decades, you’re totally familiar with how the internet has taken over our lives. I mean, think about it—TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Twitch, Facebook, YouTube—they’re all swarming with people telling you what to buy and why you gotta buy it right this second.

Are you thinking about revving up a gear and buying a car, but the price is a big old STOP sign? We have some good news for you. Check out what’s under the hood in our latest blog about the ‘hidden’ expenses of buying a car that you may not be aware of.

To improve your financial well-being in 2023, it’s important to set specific and achievable financial goals. By creating a plan to achieve these goals, you can take control of your financial situation and improve your financial security. Set financial wellness goals for the new year with 5 simple steps.

So, what you’re saying is that you don’t have to spend additional cash just to be able to spend your money? Exactly! Hidden (and not-so-hidden) banking fees play little role in helping you get the most out of your financial situation. Dare we say, they actually keep you from maximising your money.

We get it; sometimes, you need cash, and you need it ASAP. So whether you’re looking for some extra moola in your pocket for an upcoming weekend getaway or if you’d like to splurge during the festive season, here’s what you can sell right now to make extra money and make it fast.

As the year comes to an end, you may be wondering how you can wrap it up feeling financially stronger. But with the festive season coming up and bank balances that feel anything but consistent – talk is cheap. Fortunately, Greg McBride, Bankrate’s Chief Financial Analyst, has put together a list of financial tasks to complete before we welcome the new year.

With a few weeks to go before Black Friday 2022, retailers in South Africa are gearing up for a big weekend, kicking off the annual festive shopping season. Black Friday traditionally runs from 25 November, but major retailers like Game, Shoprite and Woolworths are already letting slip what shoppers can expect on the day.