Covid-19 Increase in Child Grants President Cyril Ramaphosa’s massive R500 billion relief package includes a R50 billion boost for people receiving grants as well as the introduction of a Social Relief of Distress grant of R350/m for those who are unemployed and who...
Debt Options During Lockdown We are now well into our Coronavirus lockdown. Some people are staying inside, others aren’t.Let’s be honest, lockdown for 4 people in 3 bedroom house with running water, electricity, Wi-Fi and ample food – is far easier than...
School fees: Must I pay it during lockdown? One of the most frequently asked questions during the COVID-19 lockdown is about school fees. Must still pay it, even if my child is not attending school right now? Very few households in South Africa — and even around the...
COVID-19 Financial Survival Guide Looking for a financial survival guide that actually makes sense during lockdown? You’ve come to the right place. A lot of financial information posted online has focused on investing, saving and planning for the future. Yet, we...
Apply your mind to your money One positive thing that we have gained from the Covid-19 lockdown is time. Time for our families. Time for ourselves. Time to reflect on our lives. And isn’t it interesting how much we’re thinking about our finances now? Whatever our...