When you go and apply for a payday loan or a home loan, the creditor will assess a multitude of factors to see if you qualify for the loan. The first step is seeing if you can afford the loan, for this the creditors will look through your income and expenses to judge whether you …
As we know, the cryptocurrency market is more unstable and vulnerable than any other. The costs of the most popular cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and Ethereum, can change overnight, reaching new highs or dropping to surprising lows. The degree to which the market is vulnerable can be measured from the way that a tweet …
Power failures have become the bane of existence for many South Africans. With new levels of load shedding introduced monthly and the price of electricity increasing sporadically, it’s no surprise that the country wants to switch to more sustainable sources of electricity. There’s been much chatter and behind-the-scenes moves indicating that South Africa is trying …
Whether you are a car fanatic who polishes your car every weekend or someone who just wants a reliable vehicle to get you from A to B. This article is for you! As much as we can save, many of us cannot afford to pay cash for a car. While there is much debate about …
Life is hard and the world of finances is harder. From budgeting to saving and even debt, one can feel overwhelmed extremely fast. With 2021 having its own set of challenges through lockdown restrictions and the struggling economy, you don’t need more stress by trying to work out how to save money or even how …
Budgeting is hard! This key practice of your personal finances is often one we run away from, avoid, or simply just ignore. The idea of being an accountant is not an aspiration for many and being an accountant for your own finances is enough to make many of us run away. The root cause for …
One day, we all want to retire. We want to retire, put our feet up and enjoy the last few years or decades of our lives. We want to spend time with family friends and maybe even travel. To do this you need to save for retirement. However, the question many people are asking is …
Finance can sometimes be a confusing thing with terms like tax free, endowment funds, RA, Unit Trusts and more. All this jargon can seem difficult to catch onto and understand. At Once A Week Blog, it is our mission to try and provide as much information as possible to make the world of finances seem …
Coronation Fund Managers is a popular fund manager in South Africa. The company is based both in South Africa and in the United Kingdom. We have all seen their adverts and slogan “Trust is Earned”. But who are Coronation? What do they offer? Who Is Coronation? Coronation was started all the way back in 1993, …
Allan Gray is probably one of the most well-known investment companies in South Africa. The company that was founded in 1973 by Allan Gray himself has grown to be one of the largest and most recognized brands in the financial services sector of South Africa. While it may have started in South Africa it quickly …
