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Bank security – how safe are SA banks?

Bank security – how safe are SA banks?

18 July 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

A recent Norton internet security survey reportedly revealed that almost nine million South Africans were victims of cybercrime in the last year. So how safe are our South African banks?

10 Worthy causes to donate to and help on Mandela Day

10 Worthy causes to donate to and help on Mandela Day

17 July 2016 · Angelique Ruzicka

Mandela Day is today (18 July 2016) and if it has snuck up on you and you haven’t yet decided what to do Justmoney has come up with a quick list of companies and organisations that you can help out financially (or with your time) to ...

Tips for seller’s in a buyer’s market

Tips for seller’s in a buyer’s market

17 July 2016 · Alina Hardcastle

Wanting to offload your home onto the market? Sellers, hold your horses. A recent survey conducted by First National Bank (FNB), indicated that the tables might be turning in the favour of home buyers. Unfortunately for many, who are in a finan...

Why do stores make it so hard to compare costs?

Why do stores make it so hard to compare costs?

17 July 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Food price inflation has affected many consumers in recent months. Factors leading to this have included tough economic conditions, as well as the ongoing drought. When comparing the inflation of four of South Africa’s largest r...

Achieving wealth even when times are tough

Achieving wealth even when times are tough

17 July 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

When times are tough, it is not the time to take desperate measures, such as investing in ‘get rich quick schemes’, but rather to analyse your everyday spending decisions and financial habits.

Sugar tax may exceed proposed 20%

Sugar tax may exceed proposed 20%

17 July 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

National Treasury is proposing a 20% sugar tax on sugar sweetened beverages to be implemented on 1 April 2017.

Will you afford retirement?

Will you afford retirement?

14 July 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

We look at how people can get saving for retirement. 

NCR exposes Northern Cape credit providers

NCR exposes Northern Cape credit providers

14 July 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

Last month saw the National Credit Regulator (NCR) conduct raids in parts of the Northern Cape to expose credit providers who were in breach of the National Credit Act (NCA).

SAPO to establish new bank

SAPO to establish new bank

14 July 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

The South African Post Office (SAPO) has now been granted authorisation by the SA Reserve Bank (SARB) to establish its own bank.

Moves to cap predatory garnishing orders

Moves to cap predatory garnishing orders

14 July 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

While most countries boast a limitation on the percentage or amount that creditors can garnish from your account, South Africa currently has no limit in place.

Fast food – Are we getting smaller portions?

Fast food – Are we getting smaller portions?

11 July 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

We take a look at the latest public backlash to fast food restaurants and their portion sizes. 

FSB warns against Outlook Forex Traders

FSB warns against Outlook Forex Traders

11 July 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

The Financial Services Board (FSB) has warned the public about conducting business with Outlook Forex Traders.