As the year-end approaches, wanderlust beckons. Although financial constraints may hold you back, there are ways to experience the magic of travel while keeping your wallet happy – provided you plan carefully and stick to a budget.
“A holiday helps reduce stress and improve your mental wellbeing, allowing you to return to your daily life with…
Farming is a potentially lucrative business, but few of us can afford to buy arable land, let alone a working farm.
Investors interested in agriculture need not despair, however, as there are innovative ways to invest in the sector. JustMoney.co.za, a personal finance site that helps South Africans make good money choices, explores some options.
Why invest…
South Africa’s employment growth has been better than expected in recent months, and has approached pre-Covid levels. Nevertheless, our youth unemployment rate remains the highest in the world. This is due to factors such as weak economic growth, social challenges, limited access to quality education, and a lack of workplace skills.
Seven million South Africans aged…
19-25 September is International Week of Happiness at Work, and 10 October is World Mental Health Day.
South Africans are grappling with unprecedented economic challenges and deteriorating household finances. Stress and anxiety due to money worries have emerged as a silent crisis affecting millions of individuals and families.
Financial troubles have far-reaching consequences beyond bank balances…
Rising interest rates, the high cost of living, and political uncertainty have affected the housing market. Buyers are wary, and it’s increasingly difficult to sell residential property.
JustMoney.co.za, a website that helps South Africans to make better money decisions, shares how to make your property stand out in a slow market, and the steps you can…
In a nation grappling with financial obstacles, South African women not only face a persistent gender pay gap, but also contend with a concerning phenomenon known as the “pink tax”. The pink tax, while not an official levy, is a mark-up on certain goods marketed to women, such as toiletries and grooming products. Men pay…
It’s common for a vehicle owner whose car is written off or stolen to feel that the replacement value offered by their insurer is inadequate. JustMoney.co.za, a website that helps educate South Africans to make good money choices, considers how to avoid this outcome.
“Many vehicle owners are unaware of an often overlooked but vital piece…
Pets play a vital role in our lives, providing companionship and security, and enhancing our overall wellbeing. However, with the rising cost of living, many pet owners are struggling to cover their furry friends' food, medical, and grooming expenses.
Factors driving up costs include the weak rand (South Africa is a net importer of pet food),…
Welcoming a baby into your life can be a wonderful and joyous experience. The new arrival can even bring a deeper sense of purpose – and, inevitably, a lot of extra bills.
“Many young couples discover that the cost of caring for a baby is much higher than they expected,” says Shafeeka Anthony, mother of two…
Retailers entice shoppers to visit their outlets and websites all year round, but marketing reaches fever pitch this month, with Black Friday on 25 November and the start of the Christmas shopping season.
Black Friday evolves into Cyber Monday on 29 November, and special offers gather momentum with pre-Christmas sales. Festive season frenzy morphs into…