Women entering their 40s and 50s often find themselves juggling complex financial responsibilities, sometimes for the first time in their lives. This midlife stage, which should ideally bring greater confidence and stability, can instead be marked by sudden life shifts and insecurity.
Fittingly, South Africa’s theme for Women’s Month, celebrated in August, is Building…
As South Africa plans to lift pandemic restrictions – at least in part – there will be more calls to return to the office. This could take the form of 8-5 at the workplace, staggered staff hours, or a hybrid model involving both the office and home.
Whatever your employment options may be, this is…
It’s been a rollercoaster year and, suddenly, the silly season is upon us. How do you meet the expenses of the traditional year-end holidays, with a super-tight budget? Says Sarah Nicholson, Commercial Manager of personal finance website JustMoney: “Despite the many challenges of the pandemic, from salary cuts to retrenchments, most of us want to…
Sunday 21 June is Father’s Day – and if you are a new parent, there are not only nappies and bottles to get to grips with, but also new demands on your wallet. In your pre-baby life you might have scanned ads for off-road bikes, now you’re thinking about baby slings and strollers.
What really…
Decluttering ‒ getting rid of what you don't like, don't use or don't need ‒ is encouraged by everyone from ancient feng shui practitioners to modern consultants like Marie Kondo, the Japanese author of the bestselling book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.
Decluttering is believed to give you a fresh perspective, make you feel lighter and more motivated, and…
Outbreaks of infectious diseases such as Ebola – and now Coronavirus (COVID-19) – can scupper the best laid travel plans. While saving for a dream holiday, you don't envisage that world-famous museums may be closed due to an epidemic, or that you could be confined to a ship's cabin, or a tiny apartment in a foreign country.
"When…