I’m forever writing down lists of things to do. On a daily basis I try to write down (and tick) the things I did for that particular day. It gives me a peace of mind that I did something for…
Category: Money Matters
The best time to buy an airline ticket
This post is done in collaboration with Travelstart. I love sharing lessons I’ve learned on this blog. I hope that someday my children will learn from them. One of the things I definitely will tell my children to do someday…
“I learned that money problems can cause many other issues”
Today on the Money Mistakes series, I’m sharing the story of Chanene Ablett who hails from Benoni in Johannesburg. We did this interview a while ago (thank you Chanene) and in the meanwhile Chanene was awarded a 2017 SA Mommy…
Six Things I Learned About Paying Off Debt
Hello everybody, How have you been? I’m okay. For those of you who’s been following my “Money Mistakes” journey, I know I’ve been quiet about it on the blog but that doesn’t mean I’ve abstained from the concept in real…
Creating a photo book for the grandparents
This is a sponsored post. I didn’t stick to the “promise” or agreement that my dad and I made. He asked me to take photos of Princess daily and to send him (and my mother) at least one per day….
5 Reasons Why You Should Have An Emergency Fund
An emergency fund is something you don’t touch unless it’s an emergency. The thing is you have to define what situation will be an emergency. Sometimes the family outside your household (even close friends) are in need (or want) of…
Do you know your money weakness?
It’s important to know your weaknesses. I think most of us cringe when we get the question in an interview “what is your greatest weakness?” You don’t want anyone to know your weaknesses but somehow you have to reveal one…
The number one reason we don’t pay off debt
Disclaimer: Views are my own. You should seek advice from a professional, and also know each person’s circumstance differs. Yup, I said it: I don’t want to pay off my debt completely. Even if it’s one of my goals this…
“There’s a link between your emotions and financial behaviour”
In today’s Money Mistakes interview, Vangile Makwakwa tells us that our family relationships can affect our relationship with money. Vangile also talks about what we use money for, for instance to seek validation. Sjoe! The personal finance blogger is the…
Money mistake: “I didn’t take out car insurance”
Today Brendan Dale of the Take Charge of Your Money blog shares his biggest financial mistake he made. I can so relate to this story, because if the bank I loan my car from didn’t force me to take out…