This guest post was written by Annelise van der Merwe. Every mom knows that week. School shoes have been outgrown, the geyser has chosen now to break, and payday is nine days away. When money is tight, a short-term loan can look like the fastest way out. Sometimes it is a reasonable one. It is also one of the most expensive ways to borrow, so a few minutes of checking before you sign can protect the whole household budget. Here are five questions worth asking before you borrow a … [Read More...]
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Meet SA Mom Blogger Cindy: “Keep being you. The right people will find you.”
Meet SA Mom blogger Cindy Alfino: Hello! I’m Cindy – nice to meet you! I always find these “intros” really difficult to word - how do you sum up life in a paragraph? Let’s give it a bash: I’m an insurance broker (for short term … [Read More...]
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{Product Review} A scourer that cleans without scratching
There's something new happening which is helping South Africans clean up again, and I don't just mean getting rid of Zuma and all the rot and damage that needs to be cleared out. I'm talking about Chux, an Australian brand which will help you in the … [Read More...]
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Short on Cash Before Payday? 5 Questions Every South African Mom Should Ask Before Borrowing
This guest post was written by Annelise van der Merwe. Every mom knows that week. School shoes have been outgrown, the geyser has chosen now to break, and payday is nine days away. When money is … [Read More...]
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