Posts categorised by Life & money
The economics of being a stay-at-home dad
It has its perks. But, as most mothers (and Andreas Wilson-Späth) know first hand, the pay isn’t one of them. Here’s how he tries to navigate the financial and social dynamics.
Healthy eating on a budget
Yes, good food can cost less than fast food. Janine Dunlop shares how she manages it.
The school fee bomb
Boom! That’s the sound of your finances exploding when your kids go to school. Andreas Wilson-Späth shares your pain – and some ideas on how to avoid it.
Retirement heebie jeebies
Kate Wolters didn’t start planning for it early enough (who does?), but she hasn’t left it too late, either.
Money for jam? The pocket money debate
Andreas Wilson-Späth ponders whether it is better to give or to make your kids earn it.
What’s the real value of what you value?
Marketers are adept at getting us to spend more than we could. Kate Wolters has some practical ideas on how to resist their seductions.
The magic of compound interest
Amazingly, it’s not magic at all. It’s maths. Simple maths. Brilliantly, life-changingly, simple maths. Jared Goldblatt does the sums.
Green living doesn’t have to be expensive
Andreas Wilson-Späth on how to get started doing stuff that’s good for your wallet and the planet.
The art of investing in art
Helen Brain offers some insights into turning R800 into R80 000 – and getting a lifetime of pleasure besides.
Managing debt is all about communication
The one thing that might wreck a relationship more than money issues? Not talking about those money issues. Andreas Wilson-Späth writes from experience.