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.
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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.
How Will The Personal Insurance Landscape Evolve in 2022?
As seen on IOL If there’s anyone whose brain you should pick about the evolution of financial services especially in the South African landscape, it’s Berniece Hieckmann. With more than 25 years of experience in banking and insurance – including time as business architect at FNB and in various roles at Momentum Metropolitan – she […]
The Hustler’s Guide To Tax
There is a global phenomenon that has surged through the pandemic. Side hustling and part-time work, especially remotely, have seem to become the order of the day. South Africans are no strangers to this phenomenon and are also finding ways to supplement their income. The side hustling or part-time work seems to be the easiest […]
Black Friday: The Good, The Bad And The Unaffordable
A few years ago Black Friday was a one day event of crazy sales with steep discounts, but times have changed and now we have pre-event sales, a whole weekend of deals and then to top it off Cyber Monday.
Budgeting Your Way To A Better Bank Balance
Let’s not sugarcoat things, budgeting can be boring. Some people miraculously find a system and stick to it and that’s that. Others try out a whole bunch of tactics and figure it out along the way. But, there are many people who are completely clueless and are at the start of their financial journey.
Unpacking Buy Now Pay Later
Designer shoes, the latest TV, a brand new Apple watch – all suddenly attainable because retailers let you Buy Now, Pay Later. It’s almost as easy as filling in your card details, without the need for you to have the actual money to pay in full right there and then. But what exactly is Buy […]
Ways to save money during lockdown
Perhaps, the most difficult text message to process is a bank alert informing you of money that’s leaving your account. It’s never a pretty scene as it leads you closer to your worst nightmare; running out of money.
Insurance Trends For 2022 (So Far)
During the pandemic, the insurance industry like the rest of the world had to adapt to the new reality which included facing an unprecedented volume of claims.
Will You Make The Smart Choice?
It’s time to toss the outdated perception that wills are meant for older people that have fully established their lives, you know the idea.