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What the recession means for you

What the recession means for you

7 June 2017 · Jessica Anne Wood

The country has faced numerous financial challenges over the past few months with the credit ratings downgrade to junk status, and the cabinet reshuffle impacting the Rand. We are now in a technical recession, meaning we have had two consecutive...

How to keep cars and home safe ahead of the storm

How to keep cars and home safe ahead of the storm

5 June 2017 · Angelique Ruzicka

The Western Cape is set to be hit by the worst storm in 30 years. Reports say that the province will be hit gale force winds of between 90 and 97km/h, flash floods, and hail. 

AutoTrader combats second hand car scams

AutoTrader combats second hand car scams

30 May 2017 · Jessica Anne Wood

To help combat fraud in the second had car market, AutoTrader has launched the AutoTrader Marketplace, offering “a revolutionary all-round safety solution.”

SARB stays interest rates at 7 %

SARB stays interest rates at 7 %

25 May 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

Consumers can rest easy for now as the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) decided to stay interest rates at 7% yesterday.

Which car insurance is the cheapest for young drivers?

Which car insurance is the cheapest for young drivers?

25 May 2017 · Jessica Anne Wood

While often seen as too expensive, car insurance is something that every vehicle owner should have. However, this cost increases when it is a young driver, due to the perceived higher risk. But is there a way that young drivers can get lower ins...

GM SA exit: But what about your car?

GM SA exit: But what about your car?

25 May 2017 · Jessica Anne Wood

As a result of a global business transformation, General Motors (GM) is closing its South African operation. As a part of this process the sale and manufacture of Chevrolet vehicles will be phased out by the end of 2017.

Thuli Madonsela: #FeesMustFall students should give back

Thuli Madonsela: #FeesMustFall students should give back

25 May 2017 · Angelique Ruzicka

Speaking exclusively to Justmoney following the Momentum Holistic Financial Wellness briefing former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela said that tertiary education should be free for students that can’t afford it but added that it was impo...

10 Things dads should do now to secure their family's financial future

10 Things dads should do now to secure their family's financial future

23 May 2017 · Angelique Ruzicka

Angelique Ruzicka looks at what dads can do to ensure that their families are taken care of so that they are not concerned with any money troubles.

Itransact launches robo-advice for SA investors

Itransact launches robo-advice for SA investors

23 May 2017 · Angelique Ruzicka

Investment platform Itransact has launched an online robo-advice offering, ItransactGO, which helps South African investors tailor their investments to their financial goals. 

Western Cape declared disaster area

Western Cape declared disaster area

22 May 2017 · Jessica Anne Wood

The persistent drought has seen Western Cape Premier Hellen Zille declared the province a disaster area.

Should you consider buying a car through an auction?

Should you consider buying a car through an auction?

22 May 2017 · Staff Writer

It’s commonly believed that buying a car on auction is cheaper than buying from a dealership. While this may be true, there are other factors to consider.  

Capitec named best digital bank

Capitec named best digital bank

22 May 2017 · Jessica Anne Wood

Columinate has released its sixth annual internet banking SITEisfaction survey, with Capitec Bank coming out tops in the in the digital banking and mobile banking categories.