by Xtraordinary Women | Mar 27, 2023 | Financial Advice
If you have a blocked or “frozen” bank account, you can’t use your account to transact – a source of great frustration if you want to buy items or pay bills. You won’t be able to withdraw any money, and scheduled payments won’t be processed. “You’ll certainly want to...
by Xtraordinary Women | Mar 24, 2023 | Financial Advice
Saving money is becoming more and more difficult as the cost of living seems to keep on rising. That dreaded recent announcement on a Tuesday that petrol costs will be going up at midnight; the shock when you realise that three bags of groceries come to nearly R1,000...
by Xtraordinary Women | Mar 16, 2023 | Financial Advice
The worsening load-shedding crisis and double-digit tariff increases are causing homeowners to seek alternatives to Eskom’s electricity supply. Whether you’re considering an entry-level solution to survive power outages, or looking to get completely off the grid,...
by Xtraordinary Women | Mar 14, 2023 | Financial Advice, Women In The News
More South African women – especially single women – are buying property for financial security and to generate an additional income. “The Sheconomy is gaining momentum as women increasingly take charge of their financial independence. Although women still...
by Xtraordinary Women | Feb 24, 2023 | Financial Advice, Lifestyle
Welcoming a baby into your life can be a wonderful and joyous experience. The new arrival can even bring a deeper sense of purpose – and, inevitably, a lot of extra bills. “Many young couples discover that the cost of caring for a baby is much higher than they...
by Xtraordinary Women | Feb 15, 2023 | Financial Advice
Insurers like to ask you where you park your car at night as a means of hypothesizing the risk of having your car stolen and the accident, based on the risk profile of the area you live in. This is not always a true reflection of the risk associated with the parking...