The value of advice and your goals   The value of good advice when it comes to managing your finances cannot be emphasised enough, even more so when you consider the looming deadline that is the end of the financial year. This not only means a possible shift in...

Make savings part of your lifestyle   The volatility of the South African economy, coupled with the recent downgrades has put consumers under immense financial pressure. A need exists for consumers to re-evaluate their lifestyles and make savings part of their...

What to Expect on Your Debt-Free Journey   1. You’ll have some doubts. When you face a mountain of debt, doubts are totally normal. Don’t beat yourself up for having them. Instead, redirect that energy into confidence. You’re doing the right thing for your...

The Secret to Saving Money   Saving money isn’t a matter of math. The secret to saving money is a matter of priorities. You won’t save money when you get that next raise. You won’t save money when that car is paid off. You won’t save money when the kids are...

5 Things to Do if You’re Behind on Your Bills   1.  Take an inventory of where you are. Especially when you’re already sure you don’t have enough coming in to meet your minimum expenses, it’s hard to want to do this, I know. But it’s not always...

MONEY SAVING TIPS FOR FAMILIES ON A BUDGET   Saving sure is hard work, especially if you don’t have much money  to go on in the first place. However, good saving habits can be taught. With a bit of self-discipline and lots of determination, you can increase your...

HOW TO START SAVING FOR A RAINY DAY   Small changes can make a big difference when it comes to your  financial future. Even if you’re not much of a saver, you can always turn your life around by establishing a savings fund. Financial freedom is not easily...

Quick tips to lower your debt - Debt Management Tips HAVING a credit facility (such as a loan, clothing or cellphone account) is an inevitable part of life for most South Africans.   Maintaining and managing that credit - or debt - is an important part of...

http://www.fin24.com/Economy/Eskom/brown-eskom-debt-could-climb-to-r350bn-within-5yrs-20160303 Cape Town - Eskom had a debt of R333bn at the end of last year, according to a written parliamentary reply by Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Browne. The power utility's...