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This is how you can stretch your finances Budget – and cook more meals that will last for the week.

Here is the expected petrol price for September Motorists in South Africa can expect muted fuel price changes in September, mid-month data from the Central Energy fund shows.

If you relate to any of these findings in this article, here are what some financial advisors suggest you do:

Handling hard financial times Experts suggest strategies to lessen Covid's economic toll

"The Automobile Association said that global oil prices rose in July, setting the stage for fuel price increases in August despite a surprise upside from the Rand.

It said as matters currently stand, petrol is likely to increase by between 9 and 16 cents a litre, diesel by up to 48 cents, and illuminating paraffin by 43 cents."

Source: Algoa FM

*Important* "One immediate consequence of an early withdrawal from your retirement fund is the tax you’ll have to pay."
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Why you should avoid raiding your retirement fund in a crisis Without an emergency fund or access to investments, you might be eyeing your retirement savings to close the gap. But there are serious pitfalls to raiding your retirement fund prematurely.

Is it possible to save in difficult times? South Africans also use debt to cope with extreme financial pressures.

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Massive fuel hikes to hit SA as global oil prices recover, warns AA International crude oil prices have continued to advance, setting the stage for extraordinary fuel price hikes despite Rand strength during June.