Ester Ochse News Today

No wonder that people often say January has eight weeks. Most of us are already broke and the end of the month is still far away.

By ESTER OCHSE JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) - THE beginning of January hits hard as overspending from the festive season and new year expenses such as school fees, uniforms and books weigh down on the regular budget. Some have their salaries paid early in December, while others like contractors and freelancers often have a break in

Consumers are encouraged to redirect savings from their fuel bill to savings or tackling expensive debt.

Economist at Northwest University, Waldo Krugel, says there are numerous international factors driving up the fuel price in South Africa.

Chantal Marx, head of investment research and content at FNB Wealth and Investments, has warned that some companies will see a drastic increase in operating costs due to the spike in fuel prices.

We’re well into the second half of the year but there’s still time to look at our finances differently – if you have not started already.

Less than 36% of South Africans spend more than 10% of their income on saving. It is no wonder we have such a bad reputation for saving.

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A reader asks why fuel prices cant be set for a year to bring certainty to consumers and businesses.

Consumers are being urged to channel potential savings to debt repayments.