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Every Little Bit of Savings Adds Up

February 7, 2010 1 Comment

Living on a budget is the key to financial freedom, but getting started can be frustrating. When we look at our expenses and see all of those bills we’re paying every month, it’s easy to throw our hands up in disgust. But what about all those little expenses we incur? You might be surprised to find out just how much they amount to

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OTHER ADVANTAGES OF UTILISING YOUR HOMELOAN AS A SAVINGS ACCOUNT

November 8, 2009 No Comments

You will have seen from the examples above that you can save thousands of Rands and settle your bond years earlier by applying all or some or these methods. The maximum benefit will be gained by applying as many methods as possible in combination, making the additional payments into the bond as large as possible, and leaving the money in the bond for as long as possible.

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Chart your Child’s Accomplishments with a Chore Chart

September 12, 2009 No Comments

It can be very frustrating to ask your child over and over again to complete their chores without them ever getting done. Sometimes it’s the result of a child not knowing how to organize and prioritize their time. Help your child develop these important skills

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Homeloan Series Vol 1

August 15, 2009 No Comments

The purpose of this series of articles is to provide bondholders in South Africa with practical and simple methods of reducing their bond terms, thereby saving money in the process. We will use practical examples to illustrate the effect that these methods can have in reducing your bond term.

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Attractive Arrangement of your Furniture Enhances your Room’s Décor

March 29, 2009 No Comments

Arranging the furniture in the right manner ensures that the room area is efficiently used. A clever furniture arrangement can also highlight a favorite piece of furniture. However, figuring out the best way to utilize space and create a comfortable atmosphere can be a difficult chore. But with some planning and creativity, it can be ...

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Conquer the Household Mail and Paper Demon

March 23, 2009 No Comments

Households are bombarded with paper on a daily basis. Bills, statements, pay stubs, calendars, schedules, menus and permission slips seem innocent enough individually, but when joined with the other piles of unattended paperwork, they can form an army that overwhelms even the best defenses. But you shouldn’t feel defenseless against this persistent warrior. With an ...

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Affordable No Sew Curtains for Your Home

February 27, 2009 No Comments

If you’re looking into adding some fresh decorative touches to your home, a good place to start is with your window treatments. But it can be a bit daunting to your budget to purchase window treatments for an entire room. However, there are many window treatment options available that you can do yourself, and you ...

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OTHER ADVANTAGES OF UTILISING YOUR HOMELOAN AS A SAVINGS ACCOUNT

You will have seen from the examples above that you can save thousands of Rands and settle your bond...

PAY YOUR INSTALMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, PAY IN ADVANCE, AND NOT ARREARS

If you change jobs and your payday changes, ensure that you notify the bank immediately. Paying just 2 day...

BUY WELL WITHIN YOUR MEANS

A lot of people make the mistake of buying a house very close to the maximum for which they...

DO NOT ALLOW THE BANK TO ADD ON COSTS

Today’s competition between banks for bond business is very strong. This results in them making various offers to their...

TAKE A MAXIMUM TRAVEL ALLOWANCE

This piece of information is closely related to the section on not taking a 13th cheque from your employer....

DO NOT REDUCE PAYMENTS WHEN INTEREST RATES DECREASE

In South Africa, interest rates are often subject to wide fluctuations with little warning. When rates decrease, the banks...

DO NOT TAKE A 13TH CHEQUE

A popular practice amongst companies today is to allow staff to decide whether or not they would like a...

USE YOUR “DORMANT” MONTHLY FUNDS

These examples show how much you can benefit simply by placing funds which you only need at a later...

Home Loan Series Vol 2

The problem, as discussed in the previous article, is the capitalisation of interest, over and over again EVERY MONTH...

Homeloan Series Vol 1

The purpose of this series of articles is to provide bondholders in South Africa with practical and simple methods...