It's been quite an eventful year, to say the least. 2020 brought with it a pandemic that shook the very ground we're on. We have had to plan, adjust, and re-adjust our budgets . This year has taug…

An emergency fund is money you have set aside in case of emergencies. It covers unexpected expenses and/or emergencies you may face. Why it is important to have an emergency fund It is necessary to have a…

All hail the queen (who turns 37 today)! #BeyDay Source: https://goo.gl/pciRyu Beyoncé certainly bows down to no one when it comes to her finances, so why should you? The superstar, who is worth $35…

It is a wonderful Tuesday morning in Johannesburg. The sun is out, birds are chirping, and I am feeling pretty excited about tackling the rest of the week. Although the pressures of school, work, and life…

HAPPY WOMEN'S DAY, SOUTH AFRICA! From left to right: Rahima Moosa, Lilian Ngoyi, Helen Joseph and Sophia Williams-De Bruyn. Our female predecessors worked hard and sacrificed much so that we may enj…

eishstudentbudget  captures the essence of being a South African university student. It depicts a reality that is exciting, yet financially taxing on most. You know, the word “eish” is a simple word t…

"If we command our wealth, we shall be rich and free. If our wealth commands us, we are poor indeed." Edmund Burke   We may be unable to control many things in life, but what we can control …

Welcome to the relaunch of  eishstudentbudget ! It is exciting to join the #FIRE community. Aims First things first.  eishstudentbudget  aims to achieve the following objectives: Educate university s…