{"id":25300,"date":"2013-11-12T16:07:28","date_gmt":"2013-11-12T14:07:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/2013\/11\/silly-season-financial-tips\/"},"modified":"2013-11-12T16:07:28","modified_gmt":"2013-11-12T14:07:28","slug":"silly-season-financial-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/silly-season-financial-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Silly season\u2019 financial tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

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With shopping centres already bustling in Port Elizabeth<\/a>, here are some financial tips for surviving the silly season and stretching your bonus.<\/p>\n

Although the festive season is traditionally a time of giving, one should remain financially smart at all times.<\/p>\n

PWM Financial Management<\/a> had a look at the South African Savings Institute\u2019s<\/a> (SASI) annual Festive Season Savings Campaign and came up with some pointers for your benefit.<\/p>\n

Their aim is to help consumers avoid unnecessary overspending so that they can meet their financial obligations and start the new year off on the right foot.<\/p>\n

SASI\u2019s top saving tips for 2013 are:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Stay home if you didn\u2019t budget for a holiday trip<\/li>\n
  2. Don\u2019t borrow money for spending if you didn\u2019t save<\/li>\n
  3. Take the time to make gifts instead of buying them<\/li>\n
  4. Give your time to the needy instead of money<\/li>\n
  5. Give your children money boxes as gifts<\/li>\n
  6. Resist the seasonal sales and avoid impulse buying<\/li>\n
  7. Think about saving \u2013 have you budgeted for next year\u2019s school fees, stationery and uniforms?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    PWM Financial Management<\/a> encourages you to rather \u201cspend\u201d lots of time with loved ones and \u201csave\u201d with a sound financial plan in 2014.<\/p>\n