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04/08/2023

24/08/2020

Budget – and cook more meals that will last for the week.

18/08/2020

Motorists in South Africa can expect muted fuel price changes in September, mid-month data from the Central Energy fund shows.

11/08/2020

If you relate to any of these findings in this article, here are what some financial advisors suggest you do:

Experts suggest strategies to lessen Covid's economic toll

30/07/2020

"The Automobile Association said that global oil prices rose in July, setting the stage for fuel price increases in August despite a surprise upside from the Rand.

It said as matters currently stand, petrol is likely to increase by between 9 and 16 cents a litre, diesel by up to 48 cents, and illuminating paraffin by 43 cents."

Source: Algoa FM

21/07/2020

*Important* "One immediate consequence of an early withdrawal from your retirement fund is the tax you’ll have to pay."
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Without an emergency fund or access to investments, you might be eyeing your retirement savings to close the gap. But there are serious pitfalls to raiding your retirement fund prematurely.

09/07/2020

South Africans also use debt to cope with extreme financial pressures.

01/07/2020

A song by Jakoos Scheepers, a local farmer from Patensie:

Provided to YouTube by CDBaby Patensie · Jakoos Scheepers Patensie ℗ 2020 Jakoos Scheepers Released on: 2020-05-22 Auto-generated by YouTube.

29/06/2020

International crude oil prices have continued to advance, setting the stage for extraordinary fuel price hikes despite Rand strength during June.

11/06/2020

A song by Jakoos Scheepers, a local former from Patensie:

03/06/2020

The difference between saving and investments:

https://www.standardbank.co.za/southafrica/personal/learn/the-difference-between-saving-and-investments