Tag: money management

Planning for a baby

Are you financially prepared for a being a mom? Samke Mhlongo provides steps that you need to take towards planning for a baby. Pictures: XX Every time my daughter’s birthday comes around, I can’t help but think back to that sunny Cape Town afternoon when I found out I was pregnant. With both hands on his […]

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How to talk to teenagers about money

Is it time to talk to your teenager about money? Samke Mhlongo shares the importance of teaching them about money management so that they can form healthy relationships with it. Pictures: Supplied How many times have you taken the money lessons that you have learnt and taught them to your children? In previous articles, we […]

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Understanding your credit score

If you’ve been declined for a personal loan or a dream job, it could have something to do with your credit score. Samke Mhlongo explores why that is and how you can avoid it. Pictures: XX One of the clips from a #BONAMoney livestream went viral on social media, and in it I answer which […]

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Everything you need to know about debt counselling

So, you’re in debt and looking for an affordable and hassle-free way out. If you’re considering debt counselling or consolidation, Samke Mhlongo unpacks what’s in store for you. One of my catch-up sessions left me disturbed as a client I have been coaching for a year on the best way to structure a car loan, […]

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Live your best life on a budget

Samke Mhlongo shares ways to make your money work better for you. Pictures: XX I was surprised over the holidays when family members expressed that they had not expected me to complain about how difficult the past year was. They felt like this because of my social media activity and frequent travel that suggested that […]

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Why you need life insurance cover

Samke Mhlongo shares the importance of having life insurance in order to ensure that your family is taken care of. It is always sad to see many families fall apart after the death of a loved one, especially if the fighting is about who bears the primary right to the deceased estate. These incidents have […]

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4 simple solutions for better money management

The first few months of the New Year are over. How are your New Year resolutions going? For many of us, new goals towards financial freedom are high on the agenda, however as the year ticks on, sticking to these goals becomes challenging. Image: Pexels Boitumelo Mothoagae – Financial Adviser at Liberty says, “While maintaining […]

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