A recent trip to a hospital emergency unit cost me nearly R2,000 more in blood tests because no-one told me I could pay cash and claim from my medical aid. The pathologist claims they provide a cash option but the hospital staff deny it’s their responsibility to inform patients. They say patients need to inquire…
5 Ways to Make Extra Money
Life is pretty expensive and with the end of the year looming, we could all do with a bit of extra cash. There are so many ideas out there, but if you’re tired of reading ideas like “write a book and earn royalties” or “start a drop-shipping business” then here’s some ideas that really work:
Everybody loves a bargain and at this time of year, it’s very easy to get sucked into a shopping frenzy. Even if you’re not an impulse buyer, a clever Black Friday promotion can have you itching to part with your cash. And you don’t even have to stand in long queues or be battered by…
Everything seems to be going up these days, including interest rates, electricity, and food prices. It feels tougher and tougher to make ends meet, and it’s no surprise that more than 50% of South Africans polled in recent DebtBusters research said they are anxious about running out of money before month end. Over 90% said…
How do you feel about money? Do you prefer not to think about it, just hoping to have enough to get through the month? Or are you a bit fearful of money or find it confusing? Do you hand over the responsibility to your spouse and let them worry about the family finances, or do…
The new year is in full swing, but are there any bad money habits from 2021 that you are hanging on to? We tend to fall into the trap of doing the same things year in and year out, and nothing ever changes unless we take action. Read More
With everything that has happened in the world over the past eighteen months, many of us have had to adapt to a new normal. One thing is for sure, though – in these uncertain times, being financially fit has never been more valuable.With everything that has happened in the world over the past eighteen months,…
If you were battling to pay your debts or rent over the past few months, you may have made use of a payment holiday, which was generally granted for around three months. Payment holiday over – what now? Read More
This has been a year like no other. We have to adapt constantly as we deal with changing lockdown rules, schools opening and closing, some industries operating with severe restrictions, and certain sectors of the economy unable to operate at all. So how do you manage when money is in short supply? Read More
It’s been a tough year financially as the world has reeled under the impact of Covid-19. For many, the financial impacts have been far-reaching and it’s been a daily battle just to keep afloat. As the economies slowly start opening up again and business start operating, some people are left with financial devastation – how…