Articles by Danielle van Wyk
Your questions on breast milk donations, answered!
Breastfeeding is both beautiful and natural - or so they say. However, it could also mean rock-hard painful breasts, leaking through breast pads and spraying milk as you’re trying to get your baby to latch. Especially if you’re one...
YouTubers answer 13 of your questions (No. 12 is shocking!)
Wake up. Create. Film. Edit. Repeat…and…get paid for it! Dream job, right? Well, it could be. With YouTubers like Lilly Singh aka Superwoman coining something stupid like $10 million (R 117 588 500,00) just last year, nearly everyo...
Bus or train – which is the cheapest?
It is no secret that public transport is not the most reliable in South Africa. Between frequent taxi and bus strikes and train cable theft, commuters are often left disappointed and frustrated. But with few alternatives available, public t...
3 Financial planning myths about retirement - debunked!
Most of us know that retirement planning is best commenced early. However, there are some common misconceptions that can affect the planning process. We asked investment and insurance experts to debunk the three most pervasive of these.
3 Top personal finance apps for you to try
Thanks to technology we are able to track practically everything at the click of a button. This includes our heart rate, our social connections, our Uber rides, even our spending! In the vein of the upcoming Budget Speech we thought we’d ...
What does the #ZumaExit mean for the country?
Wednesday night marked the end of an era as former President Jacob Zuma publicly announced his resignation. While the nation for the most part has welcomed this change, it has left many with questions about what happens now.
Surviving the summer heat, smartly
We’re in the heart of summer as temperatures across the country soar. While we are all aware of the basics and do well to take care of ourselves by staying hydrated and protected from the harsh heat, we may still be doing things that are ...
Business outlook for 2018
January typically signals the developing of a game plan, whether it be to get fit and healthy, travel, actually finish that book you’ve been wanting to or simply budget better. This is no different when it comes to business. So, if you fi...
How to apply for a student loan in 2018
A good education is an investment in your future, but it hardly comes cheap. Unless you are the recipient of a bursary or are benefitting from parents who diligently saved, you may be considering a student loan. Moneybags journalist, Danielle Va...
Study for free through UNISA this year
The end of December marked President Zuma’s announcement that the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) will be increasing their funding for first time university or Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students from...
New year, new car
The start of the year may have you enthused to roll out some new resolutions. For some this may mean actually getting to the gym or finally learning to cook. Parents may be considering a car purchase for their children, who will now be travellin...
How 2017 taught us to invest
With a few more weeks left of 2017 the time to reflect is now. With this the tendency is to look back at the year that has passed and how you have grown, failed, achieved and learnt. While your personal life may be the first area of introspectio...