In life, there are certain events that can create a huge gap in your finances, when not properly planned for. These events include getting married. When you know that you plan to get married, start planning for that special day so that you can afford everything related to the ceremony without your finances taking a strain.
Monthly Archives: September 2020
Your simple guide to buying a car of your dreams
While some choose to buy a house as their first step, others choose to buy a car. No one should dictate, which option to go for. Follow your heart’s desires.
How to plan for your retirement
The same way that, millennials and generation z, are told to save money religiously, we are also told to start saving towards a retirement plan early on in our lives. And, when you think about it, it makes sense, right?
How to navigate life after losing a job or income
Losing a job is a life-altering event that hurts. Whether you experience it through retrenchment, down-sizing, getting fired, an injury, or illness. It also feels personal, even if there are thousands of other people who are in the same situation.
Follow this smart plan when looking to start a family
Bringing a human being to life means that you have an extra mouth to feed. While you might not always be prepared for the arrival of your child, it helps when you start planning as soon as you’re aware that you want kids in the future.
Planning for the inevitable
South Africa is the fourth most expensive country to die in. This is according to a study conducted by a life insurance provider, SunLife, which listed the most expensive countries in which to die when “compared with the respective cost of living and earnings”.
Looking to buy a house? Consider these following tips first
One of the things that come with growing up is having to leave your parents’ house and move into your own. Many people tend to make a mistake of buying a house without doing any homework.
Understanding interest rates
An interest rate is a cost of borrowing money. According to Bloomberg, 80% of South Africans use debt for monthly expenses and many are unaware of how much it really costs them.
Things to look for when selecting a reputable lender
Many people have been and continue to be targeted by scams that attempt to con them out of their hard-earned money. Unfortunately, technology is making things even easier for scammers; they are continuously finding new ways to target their victims.