It’s nearly the end of January and parents with school-going kids have to decide how to pay the year’s school fees. The school year is generally 10 months long. Many schools give parents the option to pay the full amount upfront with a discount, or pay monthly instalments.
Which is…
At 22seven, we love budgeting and planning ahead. Not sure where to begin? Here’s how to get your bucks in a row so that you can have a stress-free 2022.
Start with the basics
You can’t plan for spending or saving if you don’t know what you have to spend…
The end of 2021 is finally in sight and we’re sure you’re looking forward to some fun this festive season. The problem is that many South Africans find themselves overspending during the December break. YOLO, right?
The consequence is Janu-worry — a financial reality check that leaves us rummaging through…
The festive season is officially here. With all the delicious fruit cakes, beautiful poinsettias and exciting advent calendars filling the aisles, it can be difficult to stick to your normal grocery budget. …
Your medical aid provides financial cover for medical emergencies or if you need to visit a private hospital for treatment. Gap cover steps in when your medical aid doesn’t cover all the costs.
You’re probably asking why your medical aid doesn’t cover all the costs… The reality is that hospitals…
Choosing a medical aid is like trying to decipher the menu at that dodgy restaurant that serves grills, seafood, pizza, Mexican and sushi. The choice is overwhelming, and you don’t want to make the wrong choice because there may be unpleasant consequences…
South Africa has 18 registered open medical schemes…
Who doesn’t love a good deal? You’ve probably already started receiving those tempting emails with Black Friday specials, and you’re burning to bargain hunt. We’ve got you. Here’s how you and your wallet can get the most out of Black Friday on 26 November.
Make it part of your budget
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Banking is changing. Gone are the days of standing in a queue on a Saturday morning! Yup, that used to be a thing…
When Bank Zero launched this year, they caused a stir on social media with their digital-only, no-fee offering. But is Bank Zero really the cheapest place to…
Last month was a turning point for cryptocurrency — it was finally accepted as a legitimate asset class, like shares, cash or property.
On 19 October, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the USA gave the green light for the very first Bitcoin-based ETF to trade. …
