• How to increase your home value without breaking the bank

    How to increase your home value without breaking the bank0

    Building a swimming pool or installing solar panels or a borehole might increase the value of your home as much a fresh coat of paint, a pristine garden and additional floor space would.  While house prices have increased marginally, but when adjusted for inflation, they are declining. Despite this, there are cost-effective ways for homeowners

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  • Talk to your insurer before opting for a lift club

    Talk to your insurer before opting for a lift club0

    Kemp explains the types of carpooling: Specific driver carpool: In this case, there will be a designated driver and car, and passengers pay a weekly/monthly rate towards things like petrol, parking and maintenance. This amount should not exceed the Sars Reimbursement Travel Allowance, that is, no profit is made. Alternating carpool: Everyone takes turns to

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  • Money trauma can shape our beliefs about finances – therapist

    Money trauma can shape our beliefs about finances – therapist0

    “Conversely, if you have a privileged childhood, you may struggle to build up the resilience to cope with situations that money cannot solve. Children are immersed in the money mindsets of their loved ones. Whatever money story exists in your family will inform your money script and how you react to future scenarios. We all

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  • Keen on trading your car? Here’s what you need to know

    Keen on trading your car? Here’s what you need to know0

    The process of trading in your vehicle can be daunting and complex, though the most important factor is to “break even”.  Trading a paid-off car is fairly uncomplicated as all you need to do is have your ownership documents at hand, have the vehicle valued and then negotiate a satisfactory trade-in value for it, says Lebo

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  • Consider insuring your solar equipment

    Consider insuring your solar equipment0

    For homeowners considering making the move to solar, however, reports of faulty equipment and dangerous installations causing damage are a cause for concern.  This is not a concern to take lightly, as evidenced in the warning issued by the Consumer Goods and Services Ombudsman, which noted a rise in the number of complaints about solar systems and generators. Head

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  • Start emergency savings fund for the rainy days

    Start emergency savings fund for the rainy days0

    Moreover, this will help you cope with unexpected events or circumstances that may have negative repercussions if you haven’t planned for unforeseen circumstances. The general rule of thumb in building adequate emergency savings is to ensure that you have a list of three to six months of living expenses. While this may seem steep, it

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