Parenting is challenging, even more so during the school holidays when the children have little or no school work. Keeping them occupied is a challenge for many parents. Their small attention span makes matters worse, and when they don’t find an activity to do, boredom sets in. This may lead to some parents spending hefty […]
We all, at some point in our lives, engage in bad financial habits and do things that cause us problems, some of which could lead to a stressful life. Here are three bad financial habits that we need to break if we want a more stress-free life. Late payment of bills If there is something […]
One thing is for certain, you will always have bills whether you like it or not, so let’s face them confidently. Ignoring your responsibilities and wishing they would go away will only make matters worse. Keep your finances organised so you can keep things on track. Keeping your finances on track helps you meet your […]
Winter comes with extra costs, but this can be changed through saving on other expenses to make the season enjoyable. Here are some ways you can spend less money during the winter season: Turning off the heat You may need to heat your house in order to keep warm and comfortable during this season but […]
It may seem impossible, but do you know how much you can save if you took up the challenge of a “no spend week”? You may be wondering how you’re going to survive for an entire week without spending and asking yourself questions such as: how do I get to work? How do I take […]
You may have an extra room in your house, a space that can accommodate one or two more people on a temporary basis. Did you know that you can make some money out of this? Did you know that you can accommodate people temporarily, rent them some of the space in your house and make […]
You have come up with a plan to save money but it’s not giving you the kind of results that you need. You’re still not saving enough and are ending up in debt to meet some of your financial obligations. You’re probably wasting money and don’t even realize it. Here are three ways through which […]
Mother’s day is fast approaching and you might be wondering how you’re going to treat your Mother on a small budget. Here are five frugal Mother’s Day gift ideas without having to spend a fortune. Customise Use some creativity; make your Mother a card with a special message on this day. This is something that […]
Travel can be expensive, most people treat it as a luxury therefore the associated costs are not important to them. This does not have to be, you can find the best travel deals, make that trip on a smaller budget and still enjoy it. Here are tips on how you can find the best travel […]
The beginning of the New Year marks the perfect time for a fresh start. If your financial goals for the last year didn’t go to plan, it’s time to begin re-evaluating and creating new goals that are achievable and prioritised. Not sure where to start? Below is a guide to setting financial New Year resolutions […]
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