To take out any type of credit, you need to apply with the lender who checks how good you are at taking at loans and paying them back. This is your credit history and it determines a few things like whether you’re able to borrow money, how much you can […]
Bad habits can be tricky to beat. It feels as though they weasel their way into your behaviour and before you know it, they’re part of your life. But they don’t need to be impossible to get rid of. Replacing bad habits with good ones takes focused practice and consistent […]
The past year has brought on many new stressors, and though it’s different for everyone, the one stressor we are all experiencing is our finances. The future feels uncertain and with the economy slow to recover, basic living costs at a steady rise and the unemployment number climbing, we need […]
When love is in the air it’s only expected that you’d want to avoid conversations about the legal consequences of signing a marriage contract. However, tying the knot can change your financial circumstances dramatically, especially where debt is involved. Years down the line you may find that you’re shouldering the […]
Most of us have had to draw on our emotional reserves this past year, but sometimes our patience runs dry around the ones we love most. When tension is high and money is tight there are a few things you can do to keep things in balance. Schedule an honesty […]
How your perception of money affects how you spend it. In Western society money often equates with a sense of power and self-esteem, so what happens when we lose it all or have little to begin with? We’ve unpacked some of the ways you can look after your mental-health, even […]
Marriage is a beautiful celebration of love and commitment, but it also brings with it a fair amount of legal and financial implications and administration. One of the most important marital decisions you will need to make is choosing the type of matrimonial regime into which you and your spouse […]
Yes, it really is that time of the year again, and personally, we can’t wait for a fresh new financial start! Why not ring in the new year with our top 8 financial resolutions to make 2021 the year of a fuller, happier wallet? 8 FINANCIAL RESOLUTIONS TO KICKSTART 2021 […]
With the holidays upon us, you’ll hopefully find some spare time to brush up on your reading. Luckily, we’ve done the hard work for you by compiling a list of free articles and blogs that will help you brush up on your financial savvy so you can enter the new […]
Cape Talk Money Matters host and financial planner Sylvia Walker provides readers with a wealth of information and easy to follow tips on how to gain financial independence and create wealth. We’ve summarised some key points that anyone can follow to start planning for financial independence and a debt-free lifestyle […]
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