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Avoid unnecessary purchases during bond approval

Avoid unnecessary purchases during bond approval

23 May 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

It is all too easy to be complacent and spendthrift after bond funds reach your account, however, one expert warns that this is when you need to spend smart.

Debt forgiveness: What is it?

Debt forgiveness: What is it?

23 May 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Government has proposed introducing a debt forgiveness programme specifically aimed at retrenched workers.

Benefits of selling your home pre-legal action

Benefits of selling your home pre-legal action

23 May 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

We take a look at the benefits of selling your home before legal action. 

Mango: the sale that never was

Mango: the sale that never was

22 May 2016 · Staff Writer

Last Monday (16 May 2016), Mango clothing South Africa landed itself in hot water for incorrectly advertising selected clothing on its website for as little as R1 during their mid-season sale.

Why insurance premiums increase

Why insurance premiums increase

22 May 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

You may wonder why insurance premiums continue to increase while the value of the item decreases, Justmoney spoke to an insurance expert to find out why they increase.

Gordhan not a suspect in rogue unit investigation

Gordhan not a suspect in rogue unit investigation

22 May 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan can breathe easy once again, as the Hawks have said that he will not be arrested.

Analysis: Consumer debt behaviour

Analysis: Consumer debt behaviour

19 May 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

We analyse the latest report looking at Consumer behaviour against the backdrop of numerous price hikes this year. 

Investing versus speculating: Is it worth the risk?

Investing versus speculating: Is it worth the risk?

19 May 2016 · Shaun van den Berg

If you like to dabble in the markets, it pays to have a firm foundation and understanding of the difference between investing, trading, speculating and gambling. These terms are often confused, so here’s a helpful summary of the main differences.

Treasury optimistic about Nkandla costing deadline

Treasury optimistic about Nkandla costing deadline

19 May 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

According to a release from Treasury yesterday, all is on track to meet the looming Nkandla costing deadline. 

Gordhan speaks out against apparent arrest

Gordhan speaks out against apparent arrest

19 May 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

Despite rumours of Finance Minister Gordhan's arrest, he has come out dispelling the entire saga. 

Investment analysis: Spur Corporation Ltd

Investment analysis: Spur Corporation Ltd

19 May 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

We take a run through look at the Spur Corp Ltd and what potential investors need to know and look for.  

Is the unchanged repo rate really good news?

Is the unchanged repo rate really good news?

18 May 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

Is the decision to keep the interest rate at 7 % really good news or is it too little too late?