Stories By Brendan Dale
My Insurance
Income protection: Why is it necessary?
Mar 22, 2021Just because you can’t work doesn’t mean you can’t earn As discussed in the previous article...
My Stuff
How to find the best car insurance
Mar 17, 2021Let’s look at how to find the best car insurance, what to consider and why there...
Life Insurance
Do You Need Life Insurance?
Mar 10, 2021Life insurance is one of those things that most people feel they need, and Financial Advisors...
Household Finance
Highlights from the 2021 budget speech
Mar 4, 2021As always, there was much hype and anticipation ahead of Finance Minister Tito Mboweni’s 2021 budget...
My Goals
Money management tips for 2021
Mar 2, 2021We’ve all had a somewhat challenging year and I thought to start the new year with...
My Goals
Tracking my expenses
Feb 23, 2021I decided that in order to build (improve, encourage, regain) self-control in terms of my spending...
Debt
Credit card debt
Feb 23, 2021In my war on debt, my credit cards are Public Enemy #1. I’m convinced I should never have...
Investing
Investment tips for beginners
Feb 22, 2021Avoiding the instant gratification trap is one of the most important investment tips for beginners. In...
My Goals
Is 22seven safe to use?
Feb 19, 2021As you know, I really advocate to track your expenses! How else do you know where your...
Investing
Capital Gains Tax for retirees
Jul 9, 2020How Capital Gains Tax affects retirees selling their homes after 30 or 40 years First appeared...
Tax
Income tax on your interest
Jul 7, 2020Having recently discussed the building of an emergency fund, let’s now look at the tax on...
Debt
Do you get “good” debt?
Jul 6, 2020In last weeks radio interview discussing my post on how we’re taught that we need debt I...
Household Finance
Personal Finance DIY
Jul 4, 2020Because nobody cares more about your money than you do When last did you see an...
My Goals
Benefits of personal finance goals
Jul 3, 2020Let’s look at the benefits of personal finance goals and why setting some is an important...
Debt
How Samantha paid her car debt
Jul 1, 2020A story from Samantha, a personal finance YouTuber and reader of my blog, on how she...
My Goals
What is a balloon payment?
Jun 30, 2020Buying a new car is always exciting, but it sure comes at a high cost! Sometimes...
Debt
A good reason NOT to pay off your debt
Jun 30, 2020Why would you not pay off your debt? Well, it could be a contentious issue, but it’s...
Insurance
Do you need Critical Illness cover?
Jun 29, 2020Just when you thought you were fully insured Critical illness cover (also called Dread Disease) is...
Debt
How to pay off debt
Jun 29, 2020Two of the best ways to pay off debt You want to pay off debt? The...