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FNB to start offering Takaful insurance
FNB Islamic Banking has launched Takaful an alternative to conventional insurance which is compliant with Shari’ ah values and beliefs.
Generics are 50% cheaper than branded medicines
South Africans are increasingly opting generics over branded medication because they are cheaper and the results of treatment are often the same.
No more free water for home owners
Currently up for public comment is the proposal that houses valued at more than R400 000 will no longer receive the first six kilolitres (kl) of water free per month.
Bottled water for R1.50 / litre
With the Western Cape dam levels at a reported 23.7%, according to the City of Cape Town. With complaints around the taste odour colour and quality of the tap water, people are increasingly looking at other options. One such option is the refill...
Woolworths: SA’s top supermarket according to consumers
In the latest South African Customer Satisfaction Index (SAcsi) for supermarkets, conducted by Consulta, Woolworths came out tops. The index revealed that regardless of a tough economic climate, customers remain highly satisfied w...
FSB fines insurer Assupol R500 000
The FSB has fined Assupol Life Ltd R500, 000 this month after it was found that the insurer had contravened the Long-term Insurance Act.
Factoring medical costs into your retirement
Medical costs as you get older often increase due to poorer health. These costs should form a part of your financial plan for retirement.
TaxTim launches out of season tax special
Tax Season only starts on the 1 July this year but to get you going TaxTim has launched an out of season special on several of its packages.
Internet banking complaints on the rise
The surge of internet banking claims and scams are no secret, this confirmed by the increase in internet banking complaints received by the Ombudsman for Banking Services (OBS) last year.
Is your retirement income taxed?
Saving for your retirement is important but what happens when you draw your retirement income from the various products you’ve invested in? Does tax apply? We take a look into whether or not your retirement income is indeed taxed.
FNB’s launches new app benefits
FNB customers can apply for life, disability and critical illness cover for up to R10 million each and R5 million respectively through the FNB banking app and online banking.
Will there be an insider trading investigation following Gordhan removal?
According to David Maynier, Democratic Alliance (DA) shadow minister of Finance, the Financial Services Board (FSB) confirmed that it will investigate possible ‘insider trading’ linked to the dismissal of former Finance Minister Pr...