Is “cash stuffing” a good idea?
Many years ago, when I was trying to pay off my debts and get my finances under control, I used…
Flexible mobile plans
A new fully digital mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) has launched locally. Called Melon Mobile, it will piggyback on the…
Trust in the Light, Even in the Darkest Times
I am forever grateful to all the ancestors that supported me on this journey of healing. I fell in love…
How the Discovery WELLTH Fund works
Discovery Health is offering members a once-off additional benefit called the WELLTH Fund, to be used to cover additional costs…
Understanding the Euro Stoxx 50 ETF
Currently trading at all-time highs this Euro focused ETF from Sygnia has the fifty largest European listed stocks with France…
Understand the preventative screening benefits of your medical scheme
Most medical schemes will tell you that they ensure the health of their members by providing preventative screening benefits that…
How to live off a dividend portfolio
Living off a dividend portfolio can be a great way to generate income in retirement or supplement your income stream.…
The Link Between Self Sabotage and Being the First to Achieve Something in your Family
What I LOVE about the #MoneyMagic student group keeps it real. A while back, we had someone moving into her…
Would you pay an honouring fee to avoid “embarrassment”?
Could your bank be charging you an “honouring fee” when you go over your credit limit, just to save you…
Wild is the Rhodium ETF roller coaster ride
The Rhodium ETF has had a wild ride starting life at R100 in December 2015, hitting +R4,000 in 2021 and…
PayShap can reduce cash payments
PayShap could be a game-changer in South African banking, effectively eliminating the need to make cash payments. From a banking…
In-fund or out-of-fund annuities: What’s the difference?
Retirement decisions can be very simple or very complicated. Unfortunately, as our working lives become more complicated, there’s a lot…
What does it Take to Live a Cash Life and be Debt Free?
Month end slaps differently when we are debt free. The big lie we’ve been taught is that to live a…
Can debt counselling help your credit score?
Have you thought about applying for debt counselling but decided against it, because you weren’t really sure of the benefits?…
South African Listed Tracker Award winners
Last week was the 6th South African Listed Tracker Awards with Satrix the top winner and the peoples choice award…
How to fund your solar panels
In February’s budget speech, the government introduced some tax relief for households who wanted to get off grid by investing…
Capital Gains Tax on shares
How CGT on shares is calculated: This is probably the clearest explanation you’ll ever find! The post Capital Gains Tax…
Increased Support Leads to Increased Success
There’s nothing like having people who ask you – “how can I help you reach your business goals today” and…
PayShap: instant payments with just a cellphone number
PayShap is a new payment technology available in South Africa that allows anyone to transfer money into someone’s bank account…
Simple Steps To Help You Save Money.
Here are some simple steps that can help you save money: 1. Create a budget: The first step towards saving…
Is the spread important when buying an ETF?
When buying an ETF investors know to check the Total expense Ratio (TER) as this is the ongoing cost. But…
“On-the-road” fees hide the true cost of a car
A North Gauteng high court ruling recently found that vehicle financing houses are not required to repay customers for “on-the-road”…
Backup power on a budget
Load-shedding’s not going away anytime soon, but we are living in the 21st Century. Nafisa Akabor identifies some fixed solar…
The Need to Prove Ourselves and its Impact on Our Finances
A while back, in the middle of a full body workout with my personal trainer, I felt all this fear…
The Money Makeover Challenge is looking for you!
The City Press Money Makeover Challenge is once again open for applications. There are only six places available so only…
Do you have money regrets?
Young people just starting out on their financial journey can learn a lot from the money regrets of older people.…
Lithium & Battery Tech ETF
Batteries play an every increasing part in our lives with lithium as the largest input. This offshore ETFs tracks lithium…
Who Should Inherit Your Wealth?
If you’ve spent much of your life trying to increase your wealth, chances are you’re not going to blow the…
Going Off Topic to Talk about Time Travel
Let’s talk about something completely different today. Some people may or may not know this…but I am a total sci-fi…
Time to analyse your banking fees
If you feel your banking fees are too high, you may need to review your banking behaviour. The recent Solidarity…