General

We’ve all heard the phrase “Money can’t buy happiness”. And there is some truth to that. But there is also another side to that coin: our financial habits do actually play a big part in our mental...

If there’s one thing we all know as South Africans, it’s that mobile operators make it very difficult to figure out what the best, most cost-effective routes are when it comes to their contracts. R...

If you’re on a pay-as-you-go or limited data plan, you know that there’s nothing more frustrating than realising you’ve reached your data limit halfway through the month (and worse, that you’re alr...

To put it bluntly, Death doesn’t phone ahead, and tragedy often strikes when it’s least expected. This, unfortunately, is the harsh reality for grieving families who’ve had to shoulder the financia...

An internship is a great way to gain insight into a field you are passionate about, to learn some basic skills in an industry you are interested in, or to explore different job choices. It’s also s...

While fee structures and exact costs vary from one tertiary institution to the next, the cost of tertiary education in South Africa has historically been high. And, as the poignant #FeesMustFall ca...

Even though we might not know exactly what a recession is, we do know one thing about this much feared word – it’s bad news! Unfortunately, in June 2017, not only was our investment rating downgrad...

There are no two ways about it - these days getting a tertiary education is expensive. And we’re not just talking about degrees in medicine or courses at private institutions like AFDA. You could r...

The prospect of buying a house is exhilarating, especially if you are looking to buy a property for the first time. Besides, you will finally be able to get a pet, hang pictures wherever you please...

There’s no doubt about it: travelling is expensive! These days even if you are careful with your budget, you will be hard-pressed to plan a trip abroad for less than R20,000 per person. On top of t...

Choosing the right career is a daunting task, especially if you’ve just matriculated. You’ve only just finished school, and now, at the ripe old age of 18, you’re expected to choose a defining dire...

The Rand isn’t exactly the strongest currency to take abroad. But that doesn’t mean travel is off the cards for South Africans. In fact, with a little out-of-the-box thinking, you can travel to gre...

The transition to adulthood can be fraught with tough lessons and challenges. Most people find their 20s to be some of their hardest years. But this period of growth is also exciting, as many revel...

‘Inflation’ – it's a word that’s often mentioned and seldom understood. Most of us know the basics; we understand that inflation affects the price of food, goods and services in a country. But few...

Generally, most people love to travel, but with the prices of flights, hotels, eating out and activities, it’s certainly a luxury most people can afford only occasionally. That doesn’t need to mean...

Other than property, a car is probably the most expensive thing you’ll ever buy, and that’s a bit of a problem if you need one (most of us do) and you don’t have the money available. Generally it’s...

The longer you stay in debt, the more expensive that debt becomes. While taking out a student loan isn’t a terrible idea (let's assume it’s the only option), it’s important that you pay off that de...

It has been a roller-coaster year for the Rand! So it’s no wonder that many South Africans are hesitant to book their next vacation (especially if they have their sights set on foreign lands). But...

Whether to buy or rent is one of those difficult questions that doesn’t have a clear answer. The best option depends on much more than just affordability. For example, buying may mean spending more...

‘Inflation’ – it's a word that’s often heard but seldom understood. Most of us know the basics; we understand that inflation affects the price of food, goods and services in a country. But few of u...