The 30-Day Smart Spend Challenge: Can you save more without giving up the things you love?
According to a study conducted by CNBC Africa, South Africans spend 80% of their monthly income within five days of pay day, while 73% goes into servicing debt, leaving only 23% for living expenses like, food, data and transport. This leaves many South African’s...
Why Wallets Have Feelings Too: A Humorous Guide to Spending Smarter
Ah, the humble wallet. All our adventures have a partner, a silent companion in our pockets and purses subjected to the financial roller coasters we expose it to. Have you ever spared a thought for how your spending habits are impacting your wallets feelings. Would...
Make Every Rand Count in 2025 with bsmart
The New Year is here, bringing with it the perfect opportunity to set fresh goals—whether for your personal life, finances, or business. However, sometimes the most challenging part of sticking to these resolutions is the financial aspect. This is where the bsmart...
Make This Festive Season Unforgettable with bsmart’s Gift-Giving Tips
The festive season in South Africa is a time of warmth, closeness, and festivity even if members of your family live in different provinces. Most South Africans look forward to this time of the year as it’s a time of merrymaking, good food, and connections, where...
#ItsInYourHands: Ways bsmart Members Can Support Their Community on Mandela Day
Every year on July 18th, South Africans are inspired by the ideals and legacy of Nelson Mandela to come together and build their communities. The #ItsInYourHands theme for 2024 encourages South Africans to contribute to the betterment of their local communities. As a...
5 Inspiring Ways South Africans Celebrate Heritage Day
September marks Heritage Month in South Africa, with the 24th celebrated as a vibrant public holiday cherished by people across the nation. On this day, people from diverse races, backgrounds, and cultures come together to celebrate both their shared and unique...
Empower Your Finances This Women’s Month with bsmart
The shopper-consumer world is a complex landscape of human behaviour and psychology that informs how brands position their offering (and promotions) to shoppers. For the most part, we all know that – despite whom the various consumers are of the various products that...
Budget-Friendly Winter Fun: 9 Activities for Grandparents & Grandchildren in South Africa
Grandparents and grandchildren can have a great time connecting and making memories by travelling through South Africa in the winter. There is no shortage of entertainment for all ages with a variety of affordable activities, such as cultural experiences and animal...