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The daily arithmetic of family life: For many parents, budgeting now starts before breakfast
Listen to ordinary families and you realise the cost-of-living story is seldom contained in one dramatic expense. It is found in dozens of small decisions made every day. Housing, school fees, electricity, medical costs, groceries and transport take the obvious portions of an income, says the writer.
South Africa
For many South African parents, managing the household budget means making dozens of small compromises every day — from fuel and groceries to school expenses and children’s activities.
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- 28 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 15, 2026
- Source
- IOL