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Financial planning: What you need to know
To best prepare for your future, proper financial management is crucial. For many of us, the term “financial planning” is a far-removed principle that we know we ought to subscribe to, but we simply don’t get around to it.

Money management app 22seven brought in-house
Old Mutual and 22seven announced that the running of the 22seven operation will be moved to Old Mutual’s in-house digital strategy department. The money management tool 22seven, while wholly owned by Old Mutual South Africa, was until rec...

ConCourt SASSA ruling: What you need to know
Last week the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) released its judgement in the case regarding the South African Social Security Agency and its contract with Cash Paymaster Services who oversees the payment of grants to recipients.

Investment guide: Old Mutual
A year after Old Mutual announced its separation plan, Justmoney looks at how this has impacted on the company’s stock performance, and what investors can look forward to when the company is separated.

Tombstone unveiling costs – are you covered?
We look at the costs associated with unveiling a tombstone and ask if you are covered?

SARS responds to questions on refunds
Following on from complaints by taxpayers that the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is apparently delaying the payment of refunds, Justmoney contacted SARS for commentary.

Why SARS won’t give your money back - experts
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) says it is confident about the probe being conducted by the Tax Ombudsman, Jude Bernard Ngoepe into their systems, but still very few have seen the money owed to them.

FSB transition to FSCA: What you need to know
In 2017 the Financial Services Board (FSB) will transition to the Financial Services Conduct Authority (FSCA) under the Twin Peaks model of financial regulation.

COSATU: Bank charges are too high
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) are calling for financial services to be more affordable and accessible for the disadvantaged and poor people of South Africa. It slammed the banks for charging too much in bank fees and argued...

FNB to ditch safety deposit boxes
FNB have decided to ditch their safety deposit box offering from 1 June this year. This comes after hundreds of FNB customers had their valuables stolen in an elaborate bank heist at FNB’s Parktown branch on New Year’s Eve and the ...

Mutual & Federal to change name to Old Mutual
Old Mutual has announced that it is set to scrap the Mutual & Federal brand and rebrand it as Old Mutual Insure, and subject to regulatory approval this will take effect from 5 June 2017.

Imizamo Yethu: How you can get involved
We take a look at how you get involved and assist the affected families of the Imizamo Yethu community that was ravaged by a fire this past weekend.

