Category: Finance

The tinsel has come down and made way for the red and white month of love. According to The Knot 2015 Real Weddings study, a staggering 38% of couples get engaged between the months of November and February; making it the true “proposal season.” With romance in the air, possible pressure from partners or getting […]

Imagine the last financial crisis you had. It was likely something you didn’t expect, but you needed to handle right away. Maybe you blew a tire on the way to dinner. Maybe your refrigerator went kaput. Maybe you had an unexpected medical bill. The common thread here is that all of these things are minor […]

Have you filed your taxes? If not, maybe you should, but not for the reasons you’d normally think about. Angela Nahodil is good for another year. She filed her taxes at the end of January. She did hers in about 20 minutes with Turbo Tax. Other people are turning to places like Jackson Hewitt Tax […]

Save money by opting out of pricey dinners and jewels – just make sure your honey is cool with it first. When Yvette Pappoe first started dating her now-fiance, they attempted the traditional Valentine’s Day restaurant dinner. But Cupid had other plans in mind. As the two headed out into the cold to find a […]

Adopting a savings mentality is not only good for you and your family; it’s good for your country. This is the underlying message of a report accompanying the latest Savings Index figures, released by Investec and the Gordon Institute of Business (GIBS). South Africans’ propensity to save has declined for the past seven years in […]

When we think of our “golden years”, we like to imagine ourselves living comfortably, financially independent, able to enjoy the simple things but perhaps also travelling, taking up a hobby, and so on. The sad reality is that many retirees are struggling to meet their basic monthly expenses. A recent article in Personal Finance, based […]

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis warns people with direct debits could be wasting hundreds of pounds every month. Appearing on ITVs daytime favourite This Morning, Mr Lewis claims a simple direct debit audit could save bank account holders money and the trick can be done from your own home. One lucky customer used his hack […]

One of the most important things you can learn in life is how to save money. It’s the first stride in getting where you want to be. Studies show that those with a savings plan, regardless of income, are more likely to spend less than they earn. Living within your means is the best approach […]

This is what individual experts have to say generally about an issue that affects each person differently—if you want personalized advice you should see a financial planner. Think Outside the Box It’s hard to argue that your student would be better off not going to college, given all of the statistics to the contrary: Just […]

Many of us dream of owning a property by the sea, but are put off by the price tag. Whilst many coastal properties are expensive, this isn’t a general rule and there are some bargains to be had out there. Here are a few tips for saving money on real estate by the sea. Search […]