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Plan ahead: Best ways to spend your 13th cheque
If you are one of the few who will still receive a 13th cheque this year, you might be wondering what to do with it. “Though it may be tempting to spend your spare money on gifts, gadgets and treats during the festive season, ...
Surviving without your 13th cheque
Every year you depend on your 13th cheque to reduce your debt, pay school fees, or even whisk your family away to the beach. But according to Hedley Lamarque, financial planner for BDO Wealth Advisers, certain businesses may soon revoke their po...
Over R1 billion collected by SARS programme
Earlier this week the South African Revenue Service (SARS) announced they have tallied over R1 billion in revenue from their Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme (SVDP).
Hunting for the ideal apartment
During this time of year you need to give your current landlord notice if you’re interested in finding a new apartment. Once this is done, you join thousands of other candidates in the cut-throat race to find the ideal home. We find out h...
How to finance your business idea
A life-changing business idea can induce excitement, and have you jotting down the first draft of your business plan. But this can quickly turn into concern once you start considering the costs of your start-up, and how you will be able to fund it.
Life cover after divorce
When one gets married there tends to be a keen focus on taking out life cover to protect your family in the event of unfortunate eventualities. However, when going through the emotional stages of a divorce, reviewing and updating your life polic...
Are you ready to retire?
1st October marked the International Day of Older Persons. “In South Africa only 6% of South Africans can maintain their standard of living during retirement. The cost of medical care and maintaining your current lifestyle could resu...
Disputing a traffic fine
The notorious flash of the speed camera or the notification of a traffic fine in the post is enough to spoil your day, but what if the fine was wrongfully issued?
Spaza shops upgraded in Gauteng
Pick ‘n Pay (PnP), in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED), are tackling township improvements as they helped upgrade another spaza shop last month in Gauteng.
SA ranked 36th wealthiest in Allianz study
Millions of South African people suffer from poverty and the government grants do little to alleviate the burden. However, the country has been declared 36th wealthiest country out of 50 countries for the second time in a row in the eighth Allia...
Russel Simmons to headline Liberty Vuka Knowledge Summit
Russell Simmons, US mogul, has been announced as the key note speaker at the The Liberty Vuka Knowledge Summit. The summit will take place on November 1 and 2, at the Sandton Convention Centre.
New bank launches in South Africa
A new bank is set to put the cat among the pigeons. It was announced this week that TymeDigital has been issued an operating licence by the South African Reserve Bank by Commonwealth Bank SA. TymeDigital by Commonwealth Bank SA receives a b...