If you've received a 13th cheque or tax refund this past year then you're one of the lucky South African consumers with only a small percentage of South African's getting a little something extra this year. While it can come as a surprise during tough economic times...

Let's face it Birthday parties are now an annual expense for parents and they don't come cheap. Parents are competing to throw the best bash for their little ones and have forgotten the essence of good fashioned fun. Yes, we all want to throw a birthday party that...

The New Year almost upon us and you are probably planning a number of resolutions that you are hoping to adhere to. The New Year is not only a time to review your personal & professional goals, but also a fresh start for your financial goals. January is the...

The end of the year is upon us it is easy to get swept up in the holiday craze. Stores are encouraging overspending with great deals, you're spending on end of year celebrationChristmasass gifts, local or international holidays and not really thinking about the...

If you’re stuck dealing with credit card debt then the first thing you need to realise is these are not special circumstances, you’re not alone plenty of South African's have misused their credit cards or had to lean on them during tough economic times. The National...

So you have an emergency expense or simply too much month to get through on what you have left and you think a loan is the only option to get you through this difficult time. While short-term personal loans can be helpful if used correctly it isn't always the answer...

In these tough financial times it isn't easy to keep ahead of your bills and due to inflation money is buying you a lot less than it used to in the past. If you need money for bills, if you need money for unexpected circumstances, if you need money for living expenses...

So we're heading into the end of the year where balancing your paycheque becomes even more important and will take plenty of strain. Holiday's, Christmas gifts, back to school preparations and more can really put a dent in your budget as well as rising petrol prices...

There’s a lot to love about the end of the year as we approach the holiday silly season. But with that comes some reckless behaviour which should be kept under control especially with so many sales pitfalls coming your way. For example, be careful not to overspend...