5 min read We’ve all felt that bittersweet feeling when the bank notifies us that money’s been deposited into our account. The month has been longer than the money and now, finally, you can breathe a sigh of relief. But as you do, you hear the...
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Good Debt vs Bad Debt – Is There Really a Difference?
5 min read Good debt sounds like an oxymoron doesn’t it? Like, when did debt become a good thing? Especially when almost every financial expert we’ve heard has taught that the first step to getting rich was annihilating all forms of debt. Quickly...
How to Talk to Your Partner About Money
5 min read If you’re in a relationship sooner or later you’re going to have to talk about money. Whether it’s about who pays for dinner on the first date or whose turn it is to buy groceries - it’s going to happen. Let’s not kid ourselves, talking...
3 Ways to Hack Electricity In South Africa
3 min read 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...
Side hustles that actually make bank in South Africa
5 min read 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....
Understanding Debt
5 min read 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. But debt can be more...
How to Get a Sparkling Credit Score
5 min read 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...
Insurance – Do I Actually Need It?
5 min read Can you put a price on peace of mind? 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...
The No-Nonsense Guide to Budgeting for Beginners
8 min read 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. Knowing...
