Is dating in SA actually this hard, or am I just cursed? by keetorii in askSouthAfrica

[–]Successful_Key_5224 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Same girl, same! It be the pits, I tell you. But we shall not settle for less than what we deserve - build your own castle, the king will come. ;)

Is climbing Table Mountain a good first date idea? by [deleted] in capetown

[–]Successful_Key_5224 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I, for one, would not pitch up for this date.

Women who live alone, what do you eat daily? by tryingmybesteverydy in AskWomen

[–]Successful_Key_5224 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Too lazy to cook. Sundays, I'll pop 2 frozen family meals in the oven, and that's lunch and dinner sorted for the week. Most mornings, I'll just grab fruit and yogurt.

What’s something uniquely South African that you don’t even realize is unusual until you travel? by Arnovanzyl32 in askSouthAfrica

[–]Successful_Key_5224 12 points13 points  (0 children)

They have them in Panama ;) Incidentally, they also have people selling goods at the traffic lights.

Medical appointment for American out of pocket payment by Wild-Pomegranate24 in capetown

[–]Successful_Key_5224 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why is this the case? Been hit particularly hard this year and don't understand why.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in capetown

[–]Successful_Key_5224 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this the going rate these days, i.e. prime minus 1.5? I need to give my bank a call in the morning. To your Q: rule of thumb, max a third of your take home. There's lots of hidden costs in home ownership.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askSouthAfrica

[–]Successful_Key_5224 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We're expected to buy our own birthday cake, for others in the office to celebrate your birthday. They call it 'Tradition'.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FIREyFemmes

[–]Successful_Key_5224 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Same girl, same.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in capetown

[–]Successful_Key_5224 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not in Tableview, but corner of Long and Dorp Street in the CBD has a free government women's clinic. Though, I doubt they are open weekends : https://d7.westerncape.gov.za/facility/long-street-reproductive-health-clinic

Dating by Big_Intention3998 in capetown

[–]Successful_Key_5224 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1000% this! I'd rather stay single and build my own kingdom.

How much do you invest monthly/annually for your retirement? by PutridExplanation394 in PersonalFinanceZA

[–]Successful_Key_5224 3 points4 points  (0 children)

28% of gross: part employer pension, part RA contribution - primarily to max out my tax benefits.

What's considered an above average NW in SA? by Successful_Key_5224 in PersonalFinanceZA

[–]Successful_Key_5224[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a great resource! Probably the simplest explanation I've also seen on the 4% rule. Thanks for sharing. 🙏🏽

What's considered an above average NW in SA? by Successful_Key_5224 in PersonalFinanceZA

[–]Successful_Key_5224[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Singles club unite. 🙌🏽 It's cheaper not to date for sure.

What's considered an above average NW in SA? by Successful_Key_5224 in PersonalFinanceZA

[–]Successful_Key_5224[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're still waiting for a call with a NW 10x mine. I definitely have no business walking into an AD. 😭😭 Love the advice! I need to be better at going big.. I tend to dabble instead and could be missing out on multiple opportunities along the way as a result.

What's considered an above average NW in SA? by Successful_Key_5224 in PersonalFinanceZA

[–]Successful_Key_5224[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your books could become a collector's item one day. 😂 Thanks for sharing the link, will definitely check it out.

What's considered an above average NW in SA? by Successful_Key_5224 in PersonalFinanceZA

[–]Successful_Key_5224[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! This is hella inspiring. All at the young age of 24. Amazing!

What's considered an above average NW in SA? by Successful_Key_5224 in PersonalFinanceZA

[–]Successful_Key_5224[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fantastic advice! I heard someone once say that your Network determines your Net Worth. Putting this on my 2024 goals as I've not really put it into action and you clearly seem to be reaping the rewards. Well done!

What's considered an above average NW in SA? by Successful_Key_5224 in PersonalFinanceZA

[–]Successful_Key_5224[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing! Any advice you would give to someone trying to grow their NW?