by Michele Marius | Sep 25, 2022 | Finances
Increasingly, we are no longer seeing establishments that accept only cash. More businesses are accepting credit cards, and the type of credit card a person has – gold, platinum, black – has even become part of their status. Also, depending on where you live, and...
by Michele Marius | Sep 4, 2022 | Finances
At the best of times, getting your finances in order can be a daunting task. Budgeting, not overspending, ensuring that you have an emergency fund, along with other tasks that good financial hygiene, can take considerable planning, discipline and commitment. However,...
by Michele Marius | Aug 14, 2022 | Finances
In the northern hemisphere, August is considered the height of the summer vacation period: when schools are on holiday and offices get into a lull because many employees take their vacation at that time. However, August also signals the end of summer and the start of...
by Michele Marius | Jun 26, 2022 | Finances
It has become increasingly common on social media to see posts on the continuing high cost of living and the prospect of an economic recession. In some instances, comparisons are being made between food prices six months or even a year ago, and what they are these...
by Michele Marius | Jun 5, 2022 | Finances
Most of us have been staying close to home over the past two years. Even if we took mini-vacations in-country, we may not have felt comfortable or safe getting on a plane and going to some far-flung destination. However, with the pandemic more or less part of everyday...
by Michele Marius | May 15, 2022 | Finances
The odds are that we endeavour to be diligent about sticking to the budget we have set for ourselves, in order to be in a position to achieve our financial goals. We appreciate the difference between our discretionary and non-discretionary expenses, but more...
