Stories By Brendan Dale
My Insurance
Do you need funeral cover?
Nov 15, 2021Funeral cover is big business in South Africa! For many, funeral cover is deemed absolutely essential...
Medical Aid
Gap Cover: Another Insurance?
Oct 25, 2021The big, annoying hole in Medical Aid cover We’re all familiar with medical aid schemes, which...
Household Finance
The Envelope System for Budgeting
Oct 17, 2021Have you ever tried the envelope system for budgeting? It’s such an easy and common-sense way...
My Goals
Is it better to save money or pay off debt?
Sep 6, 2021So is it better to save money or pay off debt? There’s no definitive right or...
My Goals
6 strategies to achieve financial security
Jul 12, 2021I’m sure everyone wants financial security; both now and for the future. It’s one thing to...
My Goals
Spend less than you earn
Jun 16, 2021Easy to say. Not so easy to do. The ‘not-very-secret’ mathematical formula for creating wealth and achieving the...
My Goals
How to make a financial plan
Jun 7, 2021So let’s face it, you need to know how to make a financial plan in order...
My Goals
How to build an Emergency Fund
May 24, 2021When it rains, and you want to be the person who brought an umbrella… “Rainy day...
Tax
How to pay less tax in South Africa
May 19, 2021It can be depressing when looking at the amount of tax we pay each month. More...
Entrepreneurship
How to start an online store
May 12, 2021Here’s how to start an online store based on my recent experience while setting up this...
My Goals
Why spend money you don’t have?
Apr 29, 2021It seems weird that anyone would spend money that they don’t actually have but yet it...
My Investments
What is cell phone insurance?
Apr 22, 2021So what is cell phone insurance and do you really need it? And more importantly, how...
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...