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I’m a lawyer by trade and have been with FNB for the last 8 years or so, currently working in our Procurement department. Both writing and finance interest me especially, though I don’t claim to be an expert in either field. Married with two young boys, I’m squarely in the “family years” and am always keen to learn or share tips on how better to manage life.

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Steve's blog: When do you pay your bills?
Ah, bills. Those little envelopes with panelled windows arriving in the post that don’t offer the start of a pleasant conversation but rather a reminder that our resources have, for some reason or another, been committed to someone else this month...

Posted: Feb 15 2010, 05:09 PM by Stephen Nel | with no comments

Steve’s blog – the Psychology of Now
“ I want it all / And I want it now! ” Queen’s rock anthem from the late 80’s summed up much of the mood of the decade – remember how everyone wanted to be a yuppie? Flashy cars, new houses and shiny clothes? While the song...
Posted: Oct 13 2009, 12:18 PM by Stephen Nel | with no comments
Steve’s blog – a budget in your pocket pt 2
Last time we looked at a few simple options for practical management of your finances, including the “little black book” and Excel spreadsheets. This week, it’s time for a look at more sophisticated products – and also some that...

Posted: Aug 17 2009, 02:16 PM by Stephen Nel | with no comments

Steve’s blog – a budget in your pocket pt 1
Budgets: a four letter word by any other spelling, but definitely a necessary evil. You’ll find plenty of good advice on this site on how to draw one up and how to make sure you stick to it, but it’s also important to know what tools to use...
Posted: Aug 03 2009, 11:02 PM by Stephen Nel | with 3 comment(s)