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Does any insurance cover infertility?

Does any insurance cover infertility?

2 March 2017 · Jessica Anne Wood

Infertility is a challenge that many couples face, with approximately one in every six struggling with infertility issues. But do any medical aids cover infertility treatments?

SASSA grant payment: Why you shouldn’t panic

SASSA grant payment: Why you shouldn’t panic

28 February 2017 · Jessica Anne Wood

There is a lot of concern over what will happen with social grant payments come 1 April, when the contract with the current distribution provider is terminated. The contract with Cash Paymaster Services (CPS) was deemed illegal in 2014...

Electricity tariff to increase by 2.2 % in 2017

Electricity tariff to increase by 2.2 % in 2017

27 February 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA), announced last week that Eskom can implement a 2.2% tariff increase for the 2017/18 period.

How to make the most of the budget speech

How to make the most of the budget speech

23 February 2017 · Jessica Anne Wood

First National Bank (FNB) stated that for the 2017 Budget Speech, National Treasury had very little room to manoeuvre. However, it believes that Treasury did its best to deliver a progressive budget that “stays the course of fiscal consol...

Investment guide: MTN

Investment guide: MTN

23 February 2017 · Jessica Anne Wood

Despite the fine imposed on MTN in Nigeria for failure to disconnect unregistered numbers and the impact this had on its share price, reports indicate that the mobile network provider may still be a good investment. This guide looks at...

Reassessing your insurance in 2017

Reassessing your insurance in 2017

23 February 2017 · Jessica Anne Wood

Each year it is advised that you reassess your insurance policies. Throughout the course of a year there are a number of things that may arise and change the required cover or value of your insurance. According to Wynand van Vuuren, head of lega...

Drought: City of Cape Town won’t switch off water

Drought: City of Cape Town won’t switch off water

23 February 2017 · Jessica Anne Wood

Claims circulated earlier this week purported that the City of Cape Town would be switching off water on 29 and 30 March for four hour intervals in order to conserve water. According to the message in circulation, this was the implementation of ...

The 2017 tax changes that will affect you

The 2017 tax changes that will affect you

21 February 2017 · Jessica Anne Wood

Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan announced a number of changes to tax for the 2017/2018 tax year. These proposals aim to raise an additional R28 billion in revenue.

Why the 45% increase in personal income tax is good news

Why the 45% increase in personal income tax is good news

21 February 2017 · Angelique Ruzicka

A new top personal income tax rate of 45% for those with personal incomes above R1.5billion has been announced by Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan in his Budget Speech today. But this may be a good thing as it could encourage people to invest mor...

Drought damage is not covered by insurance

Drought damage is not covered by insurance

20 February 2017 · Jessica Anne Wood

The ongoing drought has seen tougher water restrictions implemented by the City of Cape Town. Among the many restrictions is a limitation on filling swimming pools, and the requirement for pools to be covered to reduce evaporation and ...

Justmoney's 2017 savings tips

Justmoney's 2017 savings tips

19 February 2017 · Alina Hardcastle

Sometimes the hardest part about saving is getting started. It can be awfully difficult figuring out simple ways to save money and how to pursue your savings in order to achieve your financial goals. Justmoney offers a savings tips guide to assist you.

What insurance does my doctor accept?

What insurance does my doctor accept?

16 February 2017 · Jessica Anne Wood

Some medical schemes have network doctors and hospitals or designated service providers (DSP), where members won’t have to pay a contribution to the medical expense, within reason. However, if you choose to visit a non-network hospital or...