Dec 8, 2022Big deal: How much did 22seven users spend on Black Friday?To find out how Black Friday affected our credit cards, we analysed the spending in the 10 categories with the highest sales on the day, and compared it to end-of-month spending in those categories in preceding months. The results were interesting. Check them out at the 22seven blog!22seven1 min read22seven1 min read
Nov 10, 2022How much are you spending on coffee?South Africans love their daily caffeine fix and will happily spend their hard-earned money to get it. How much are coffee drinkers spending at 3 popular coffee stores? Read our blog to find out and see more interesting coffee stats!22seven1 min read22seven1 min read
Oct 27, 2022How not to be broke this holiday season 🎄We’ll let this sink in for a moment: It’s almost December again… Remember how rough it was last January, eating two-minute noodles for dinner because December was just too lekker? Not this year, folks! This year, we’re going to live our best lives without breaking the bank. Click here to find out how!22seven1 min read22seven1 min read
Oct 21, 2022I’m a young professional and this is how I use 22seven 💼22seven is a great tool for seeing all your money in one place. And the best part? It’s free! But what features do I actually use as a young professional, and why do I love them? I use 22seven to save time I use 22seven to stay motivated I use 22seven to streamline my tax return process I use 22seven to confidently manage my money Don’t believe me? Give it a try and see how much 22seven can help you!22seven1 min read22seven1 min read
Oct 13, 2022What are ‘equities’ anyway? 📈You might have a friend who thinks they’re super savvy when it comes to money. It’s all equities this, equities that. What on earth are they talking about? Find out over at the 22seven blog!22seven1 min read22seven1 min read
Oct 6, 2022So, you want to start a side hustle? 💰If you really want to fast-track your way to financial freedom, you might need to create a second source of income. Yup, we’re talking about starting a side hustle. Here are six things to consider: 1. Use the skills you already have 2. Do something you actually enjoy 3. Work…22seven1 min read22seven1 min read
Sep 29, 2022Should I sell my house, or will I make a loss?We’ve discussed the real cost of buying a property, but what about selling a property? How do you calculate whether it’s worth putting your house on the market? Check it out on the 22seven blog and buckle up because this is about to get mathematical!Property1 min readProperty1 min read
Sep 22, 2022Three reasons why you need an emergency folder 💼If the worst were to happen, do your loved ones know where to find your important documents, your passwords, your bank account and investment information? Do they know that you’ve been saving for them in an account in Bermuda for 10 years!? That’s why you need an emergency folder —…22seven2 min read22seven2 min read
Sep 15, 2022Financial literacy: What does it mean and why does it matter?Every day, you make decisions about money. Sometimes you make small decisions, like whether to buy the small slab of Top Deck or the big one; or you make big decisions, like whether to take a loan to pay for a new Polo. And here’s the thing: every decision you…Finance2 min readFinance2 min read
Sep 8, 2022Lifestyle creep: Are you guilty of it?Lifestyle creep is what happens when you spend more because you earn more. It might be upgrading your gym plan after a promotion at work, trading in your Toyota for a BMW, or spending more on those little luxuries like clothes and shoes, just because you have the extra cash…Money3 min readMoney3 min read
