Matthys Potgieter, spokesperson and debt expert at DebtSafe, says there are still five things that you can take into account to ‘jingle’ your Christmas Day budget to work for your financial situation this year: 1. Planning and budgeting Potgieter states that although time is limited, you have to draw up your ‘Christmas budget blueprint’ and
Are you one of the lucky South African consumers expecting to receive a 13th cheque or tax refund soon? It can bring some financial relief (if used prudently) especially as December is one of the most, if not THE most, expensive month of the year. Have you done some financial planning to sensibly make your
There is no doubt about it – times are tough and most citizens are barely (or not even close to) making ends meet these days. “Which, leads to South Africans accumulating more debt and making proper financial management an impossible task,” says Matthys Potgieter, spokesperson and debt expert at DebtSafe. This reality goes along with
September is an eventful month as spring is in full swing. Are you already listing the ways you can make the most of the warmer weather? Making it understandable that most of you haven’t given Christmas, and its expenses, one thought – but you should. Many would argue that there is still enough time to
Get rid of your out of season financial habits by trying out these five practices regularly implemented by debt-free consumers: Plan to achieve financial victory “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. It is as simple as that,” says Potgieter. Financial experts continually put emphasis on budgeting and planning as well as encouraging
Many South African consumers are unaware of the true state of their debt, and sooner or later the dire consequences will catch up with them. According to Matthys Potgieter, spokesperson and debt expert at DebtSafe, “Consumers’ debt is to such an extent that many of them are not only currently digging their ‘financial grave’, but
Current economic times are tough and uncertain. Citizens face regular fuel and food price hikes/drops, negative fiscal predictions, political agendas are interfering in the economic processes and the country’s downgrade status is slowly showing its effects. Lately, it is no wonder that consumers find it quite challenging to keep their personal finances afloat. But, although
After paying tax, covering rent, and paying those unavoidable bills, numerous consumers feel financially miserable. For some, it seems like bills pile up while money walks out the door. In fact, many consumers are over-indebted because their expenses are exceeding their monthly income. However, debt could be the burning platform that changes lives for the
Have the August grocery winds caught up with you lately – leaving your finances disheveled and wondering where in the world your grocery budget has gone? According to the Pietermaritzburg Agency for Community Social Action’s (PACSA) Food Price Barometer (May 2017), South African households of various socioeconomic backgrounds do not have enough money to buy
Are you a young, twenty-something individual, relatively fresh out of high school, college or university kick-starting your career? This new chapter in your life goes hand in hand with also getting your finances going. You don’t want bad habits or debt to steal your youth, happiness, and freedom. You are indeed capable of becoming a