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Declare offshore assets by 31 August

Declare offshore assets by 31 August

23 August 2017 · Isabelle Coetzee

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has only received 606 applications from taxpayers declaring their offshore assets and incomes for their Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme (SVDP). 

Can we afford our state owned companies’ CEO’s?

Can we afford our state owned companies’ CEO’s?

23 August 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

The R30 million Brian Molefe pay-out scandal has littered the front pages of news publications in recent months. That in addition to the reports of financial failure at South African Airways (SAA), has made a strong case for the evident mismanag...

Shoprite grows trading profit to R8 billion in 2017

Shoprite grows trading profit to R8 billion in 2017

21 August 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

Today marked the release of The Shoprite Group’s (Shoprite) financial results for the 2017 financial year. Now serving over 35 million individual customers on the African continent, the Group gained market-share and grew trading profit by...

Can you get insurance over 55?

Can you get insurance over 55?

20 August 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

Reaching the age of 55 is not only a milestone but it tends to also usher in a different era of your life. One where you are looking towards retirement and typically are in the process of reassessing your needs. But what if after reassessment yo...

The most affordable cheque accounts

The most affordable cheque accounts

13 August 2017 · Isabelle Coetzee

Even though cheque books have become outdated, cheque accounts remain popular among South African adults. Justmoney has a look at the most affordable cheque accounts that each of the ‘big five’ South African banks have to offer. 

How to keep a healthy bank account

How to keep a healthy bank account

10 August 2017 · Angelique Ruzicka

A healthy bank balance with plenty of zeros is surely what makes a ‘healthy bank account’, but according to FNB nothing could be further from the truth. It’s actually all about how you manage your money. 

4 ways women can empower themselves financially

4 ways women can empower themselves financially

7 August 2017 · Angelique Ruzicka

Women can improve their financial well-being by budgeting, saying the occasional 'no', organising a will and ensuring that they are financially secure in retirement.

#FireZumaMarch takes Cape Town

#FireZumaMarch takes Cape Town

7 August 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

The streets of Cape Town city centre were alight with protest earlier today as various political parties marched in the lead up to the secret ballot vote, held today.

5 Financial mistakes to avoid before buying a home

5 Financial mistakes to avoid before buying a home

3 August 2017 · Angelique Ruzicka

One of the most exciting things you can do is buy a home. However, in many instances people get so caught up in buying their dream home that they can make some typical mistakes which could ultimately make the lose money or even prevent you from ...

Start-up Bitcoin company considered for experimental regulation

Start-up Bitcoin company considered for experimental regulation

1 August 2017 · Isabelle Coetzee

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) may be interested in regulating cryptocurrency start-up, Centbee, on an experimental basis in coming months, said co-creator Lorien Gamaroff. 

This is why travel insurance is a must

1 August 2017 · Isabelle Coetzee

Travel insurance is often seen as an additional expense that can be altogether avoided if travellers are careful. However, this "luxury" might be the difference between life and death.

1st for Women surveys financial independence in abuse survivors

1st for Women surveys financial independence in abuse survivors

31 July 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

To usher in Women’s Month, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa launched the National Campaign against Violence towards Women and Children. While the Department of Justice estimates that one out of every four South African women are survivors...