How to make Christmas dinner for entire family – costing £3.50 a head

How to make Christmas dinner for entire family – costing £3.50 a head

It’s no shock Christmas is an expensive time, and for many, it means catching up financially for the months after. But at its core, Christmas is about appreciating what you have and spending time with your nearest and dearest, and it doesn’t have to include spending an absolute fortune – especially on dinner, as you … Read more

Slow cooker Nando’s takeaway recipe is delicious – and saves money

Slow cooker Nando’s takeaway recipe is delicious – and saves money

Salads just don’t hit the same during the colder months, and you’ll be looking for something warming, delicious and indulgent to fill your belly as the temperature drops. You may find yourself reaching for your phone to order your favourite takeaway, which may well be a Nando’s, but in the months coming up to Christmas, … Read more

For an effective savings and investment strategy, balance is key

For an effective savings and investment strategy, balance is key

Market commentators agree that all the signs point to South Africa’s economy gradually recovering in the coming months. Assuming this is the case, many people will find themselves with increased discretionary income as a result of their cost cutting efforts and more cautious spending habits over the past few years.  According to Babalwa Nonkenge, Head of Retail Investments … Read more

Savvy shopper shares tip to save ‘over 80%’ on supermarket item

Savvy shopper shares tip to save ‘over 80%’ on supermarket item

Brits have been warned they’re ‘massively overpaying’ for popular supermarket items due to one common mistake.  Many households are desperate to cut down on their food bill and save an extra bit of cash – especially during the cost-of-living crisis, which has seen even buget range groceries skyrocket.  Analysis published last month highlighted how the … Read more

‘I’m a food storage expert: save £450 per adult with these tips’

‘I’m a food storage expert: save £450 per adult with these tips’

A mum-of-two has shared a series of freezer food hacks she claims can save Brits a large sum of money every year. Kate Hall, the brains behind Instagram account, The Full Freezer, recognises the importance of making every penny count – particularly when it comes to providing for your little ones. According to research by … Read more

Open banking could spur competition, but fintechs say Canada’s moving too slowly

Open banking could spur competition, but fintechs say Canada’s moving too slowly

Federal efforts to bring “open banking” to Canada are being welcomed by players in the industry — but there’s also criticism that, after years of waiting, any changes may not come fast enough to encourage innovation or allow smaller financial players compete with larger institutions. Open banking lets consumers or business customers share personal and financial information between approved banks and other … Read more