Buying a home for the first time is a daunting experience. A lot goes into finding the right area, space and price point that suits your needs. And then there’s the investment factor.
You might not be thinking of your new home as an investment. It’s your first place, and you want to live there…
Most grandchildren are familiar with the struggle of showing their grandparents how to do a Google search, explaining how a text message would be much easier than mailing a letter to Joanne from unit 24B, or explaining that WhatsApp isn't a greeting used by "the youngsters of today".
Introducing your 75-year-old grandmother to her first…
As South Africans we are accustomed to the harsh summer sun, and are used to applying SPF before heading down to the beach, or going for a run. But did you know that the sun’s UV rays are equally dangerous during the colder months?
While you’re unlikely to experience a sunburn from UVB rays during…
The online classifieds industry is one of the fastest growing industries in South Africa, and consumer buying behaviour has changed significantly in the last two years.
Michael Walker, head of marketing at Gumtree, provides the following insights for small businesses that sell online.
1. Optimise what you’re selling, and where you sell
South Africans…
It’s one of the most searched for skincare phrases online, “Is my skin dry or dehydrated?”, and for good reason too, especially with the extremely cold temperatures we’ve been experiencing this winter. “While we tend to use the terms dry skin and dehydrated skin interchangeably, they’re actually distinctly different from one another,” explains Clere skincare…
Winter has set in and with it the bitter cold. If you haven’t done so already it is time to make sure that not only you’re prepared but your pets are too. Dr Guy Fyvie, Hill’s Pet Nutrition’s veterinary advisor, says the colder weather can affect pets suffering from arthritis, plus it can result in…
Ever scrolled through the #shelfie hashtag on Instagram? If you are the type that craves impeccably neat and organised bathroom cabinets that are literally bursting at the seam with products for every skin concern – then this hashtag is for you. But...is this reality and do we need an abundance of products to have good…
Spikes in unemployment due to the Covid-19 pandemic have been experienced around the globe, and South Africa is no exception. It can be easy to disengage from the reality of joblessness, until you receive your final pay cheque and say goodbye to work colleagues. Only then can you understand the feelings of shock and fear…
South Africans are officially in the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, and it has become abundantly clear that there are neither easy fixes to the virus, nor to the financial fallout experienced by many individuals, households and businesses.
JustMoney, a trusted online source of information and advice on money matters, has revealed initial findings…
Beauty is a billion-dollar industry and for good reason. It is not only about looking your best, but also about building your confidence, taking care of your skin and keeping healthy. When it comes to skincare, the golden rules are to cleanse, use relevant treatment products, moisturise and apply sunscreen daily. However, your skin type,…