Blog
Housing
Plain-language guides to renting, buying, home loans and sharing the cost of a home.
Budgeting · October 7, 2026
How to split money fairly as a couple
A 50/50 rent split feels equal until the incomes are not. See a South African example in rands, what each person has left, and a free calculator you can send to your partner.
Housing · October 1, 2026
Should I invest or pay off my home loan?
A practical South African guide to putting extra money into your bond or investing it. Compare the after-fee return with your bond rate, then run your own rands in the free calculator.
Debt · September 24, 2026
SA interest rate hike: what 0.25% means for your bond, car, and budget
Repo moved to 7.25% and prime to 10.75%. See illustrative bond bumps, what else reprices, why fuel and inflation matter, and a free calculator for your own balance.
