Estate planning
Planning for your death and thereafter is never nice but, like tax, is just part of life. Making sure that your family and other loved ones, but also...
Money tip – Debt
The debt category lists personal finance tips that can help you with debt. Get out of debt One of the best personal finance tips is to get out...
Money tip – Career
On to career. The career category lists personal finance tips that can help you with your career. Work in a job that pays you what you are worth...
Our children will inherit debt
Some really interesting reading found on the web… The opposition Democratic Alliance has launched its ‘alternative budget’, highlighting the major debt problem currently facing South Africa’s fiscus. The...
How to give your child the best education
Every parent wants to offer their child the best education possible, but school and university fees are extremely high meaning that you may not be able to afford...
Money tip – Income
Increase your income by doing something meaningful. Make money doing something that fulfils you Pursue making money doing something that fulfils you. Whether that’s in the career you’re...
Money tip – Money Management
Personal finance tips that can help you manage your money better. Create a budget Create a budget based on your monthly income and expenses. A budget is the...
Should you pay your creditors directly while under debt counselling?
Sometimes consumers try to pay their creditors themselves because they’re trying to avoid paying the Payment Distribution Agent (PDA) fees for distribution, says Awie Coetzee, a debt counsellor...
Your rights regarding debt
Debt if not managed properly can ruin your life. For many one of the first red flags is usually receiving countless calls from creditors and debt collection agencies....
You can emigrate, but you can’t escape your debt
If you are burdened with debt, you might have considered going overseas and leaving your baggage of debt behind. Some people hope that their debt will then somehow...