Savings

  • How using Uber could save you R5,490.19 every month
  • How using Uber could save you R5,490.19 every month
    If you've been thinking of buying a new car, think again. Buying a new car is generally a bad investment because it depreciates in value quickly and has high monthly costs. Like most bad investments you make, the decision to buy a new car is ultimately driven by your emotions. You want to be the envy of your colleagues, friends and family pulling up in a spanking new vehicle. Slick car... ››› more
  • [04 October 2016]
  • Five ways to get started saving up to invest your money today
  • Five ways to get started saving up to invest your money today
    If you want to start investing but you don't know where to start. I want to show you five ways to save enough money so that you can start investing your money as soon as possible. Most people believe that it's difficult to save your money but this isn't true. You just need to take a good look at your financial situation and the services at your disposal to find the money you need. Sometim... ››› more
  • [02 June 2016]
  • This one simple change can knock six years off your bond and save you R302,084.63
  • This one simple change can knock six years off your bond and save you R302,084.63
    What if I told you there's a simple way to knock six years off your bond repayments and save R302,084.63. in the process? Would you believe me if I told you that you can pay your bond off faster, without increasing the amount you pay each month? In fact, you won't have to make any drastic changes to your lifestyle at all. I've found a special solution to help you do just that. Just wait un... ››› more
  • [26 May 2016]
  • How this pensioner got off the grid and saved R18,540 in the first year
  • How this pensioner got off the grid and saved R18,540 in the first year
    Eskom's admitted that it's struggling to keep the lights on. Existing power stations don't produce enough power to support demand. The coal industry and leading mining media are not convinced that Eskom will get enough coal to run its power stations. When this happens, the blackouts we know so well will get worse. And we'll be paying Eskom even more because tariffs are constantly increasing.... ››› more
  • [13 May 2016]
  • Looking for a way to save? Consider a stokvel…
  • If you're looking for a way to save that's unique to South Africa, you have to consider a stokvel. So what is a stokvel? How do they work? And how can you use one to save? Read on to find out more… What is a stokvel? A stokvel is a club consisting of 12 or more people where each member contributes a fixed amount of money on a regular basis, explains Wikipedia. Its origins date bac... ››› more
  • [30 October 2015]
  • Why you have to embrace compounding with your savings and let it work its magic
  • Managing your monthly income can be a difficult task. There are so many expenses and bills to pay. But you have to allocate a certain amount of money to put into savings so that you can start to build a nest egg. Having savings in the bank gives you financial security. And importantly, it means you can let compounding work. Let's take a closer look… What are your financial priorit... ››› more
  • [27 October 2015]
  • Should you include government retail bonds in your financial planning strategy?
  • Financial planning involves all aspects of dealing with your money now and into the future. It's vital to have short-term, medium-term and long-term goals as part of your financial planning strategy. To meet some of these goals, you may need to look at savings vehicles to help you get there. So are government retail bonds worth considering? Let's take a closer look… What are gover... ››› more
  • [20 October 2015]
  • How to manage your cash
  • It's prudent to have a cash emergency fund to tide you over if something unexpected happens. It's also a good idea to hold some cash as part of your investment portfolio. So where should you keep your cash? You need to weigh up the returns… Keeping your cash in the bank Keeping your cash in the bank is one of the safest ways to store it, but it’s also likely to give you the poo... ››› more
  • [08 September 2015]
  • Investing in government retail bonds: Why you should reinvest your interest
  • Investing in government retail bonds is a good savings vehicle to consider if you want to lock your money away for the longer-term. By lending money to the South African government by buying these bonds, you receive two interest payments a year until your bonds mature. But should you take your interest or should you reinvest it? Let's take a closer look… The interest you receive f... ››› more
  • [31 August 2015]
  • The tax implications of buying government retail bonds
  • Government retail bonds (or RSA Retail Bonds) can be a useful savings vehicle. But like all other sources of interest and income, you may have to pay tax on your gains. So when are you liable to pay tax on the interest you receive from government retail bonds? And is there anyway round it? Read on to find out… How government retail bonds work From just R1,000 you can invest in govern... ››› more
  • [27 August 2015]
  • Why high charges erode the benefits of tax-free savings accounts
  • In March this year, the National Treasury introduced tax-free savings accounts. The main reason behind the treasury introducing these accounts was to encourage South Africans to save, especially those on lower incomes. Saving is something many South Africans aren't good at. So what exactly are tax-free savings accounts? And what should you need to watch out for? Read on to find out… ... ››› more
  • [05 August 2015]
  • Personal finance 101: Three easy ways to protect your savings
  • For nearly two weeks, Greeks haven't been able to withdraw more than €60 (R832) a day from their bank accounts. Banks have remained closed since last Monday as the Greek government tries to come to a resolution over a bailout with its European partners. The country is on the verge of bankruptcy. So what if a similar thing ended up happening here? How can you prepare for a financial crisis... ››› more
  • [10 July 2015]


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