by Michele Marius | Apr 3, 2022 | Finances
Invest! Invest! Invest! It is what we are told to do with our savings (disposable income), with the expectation it would increase in value and not be eroded by inflation over time. The concept of investing to grow your money has been around for a very long time. ...
by Michele Marius | Mar 20, 2022 | Finances
We all know the benefits of creating a budget, and of understanding or spending habits. But if you’re anything like me, I don’t really have a strict budget, per se. I loosely keep track of my core and fixed expenses – rent, utilities, loans, etc. – but for my more...
by Michele Marius | Feb 20, 2022 | Finances
In most parts of the world, we are getting into tax season. Over the next two months or so, individuals, particularly those who are not part of a Pay As You Earn (PAYE) scheme, and organisations are required to file their tax returns for the period ending 31 December...
by Michele Marius | Feb 9, 2022 | Finances
It is hard to believe that the first month of 2022 is over. Most people are always optimistic at the start of a new year. They reflect on the year that ended and think about what they would like to achieve in the year ahead. Some wish to change careers, others want...
by Michele Marius | Jan 30, 2022 | Finances
We have all known people who are always working at least two jobs at the same time. A housekeeper who sews or bakes in her spare time. The accounts clerk, who has a small stable of private clients and provides bookkeeping services. Moreover, and in this the 21st...
by Michele Marius | Jan 19, 2022 | Finances
We have all heard the saying, “money is the root of all evil”. However, and at the same time, money, and having access to money, has become essential for daily living, and particularly for those of us who live in cities, where to a considerable degree, all basic...
