My Top New Year’s Resolutions For Your Money
Make goals, not resolutions Are you one of those people who make resolutions, only to break them in the first week?I find reaching goals very similar to riding a bike…
How does timeshare work?
Buying the holiday without the price tag Everyone wants to own a holiday home, but cannot afford the price tag. It's an extremely expensive and difficult process to find the…
Frugal Local’s top books to read for 2021
"If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales"
What is the S&P500 index and what ETFs track it?
The S&P500 index and ETFs NOTE! The information is based on November 2021 data Considered to be a proxy of the U.S. equity market, the index is composed of 500…
Earning passive income through crypto
Passive income through crypto Imagine having a stream of revenue flowing into your wallet - and having to do nothing to make it happen. Though it might sound like an…
Building generational wealth
Leaving a legacy and generational wealth A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children. Imagine you had the power and ability to leave a financial legacy to your…
Should I post my share earnings online?
Posting your investment earnings online We've all seen how people in the personal finance community share screenshots of their investments. It's encouraging to see that other people are starting to…
Frugal Christmas tips on spending, gifting and eating
Have yourself a merry Frugal Christmas! To make the festive season one to remember, people invite everyone and their dogs for the feast of a lifetime. This seems to be…
Home maintenance tips and drafting a maintenance plan
Maintenance for home owners When buying property, I find people saving for a deposit and the bond and transfer costs. Many think that as soon as you have the house…
Balwin vs the owners at The Blyde Riverwalk Estate: dealing with majority stakes
The Blyde Riverwalk Estate: owning a majority stake in the sectional title scheme When buying property, you could be buying a full title, sectional title or leasehold. Balwin's The Blyde Riverwalk development…