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Pick n Pay's price war

3 September 2014 · Staff Writer

Pick n Pay hopes that Brand Match will bring lower prices to its customers. 

Standard Bank clients can not access money

1 September 2014 · Staff Writer

A Standard Bank systems error has left a number of clients stranded with no access to their money. 

How protect your money in a divorce

How protect your money in a divorce

31 August 2014 · Staff Writer

Over 50 000 couples divorced during 2012-2013. But how can you protect your money if you have to go through a split?

Standard Bank to pay out R11.2m for Orkney earthquake claims

29 August 2014 · Staff Writer

Standard Insurance Limited has registered 531 claims with a value of about R11.2m since the 5.5 magnitude earthquake.

Households will be covered for Orkney earthquake

29 August 2014 · Staff Writer

Some insurance providers have exclusions over mining related earthquake damage but a few say they will pay out despite this.

Why insurers may not pay for earthquake claims

27 August 2014 · Staff Writer

Some insurance providers may not uphold earthquake building insurance claims if they are linked to mining related activity.

Why you are liable for historic debt on your property

26 August 2014 · Staff Writer

If your property has historical debt attached to it, you could be liable to pay. 

5 Ways to avoid rental fraudsters

5 Ways to avoid rental fraudsters

24 August 2014 · Staff Writer

If you can’t afford to buy a home, renting is possibly your next-best option. However, renting is fraught with dangers, as tenants increasingly become victims of rental scams.

R699 clients fail to get class action

22 August 2014 · Staff Writer

The clients of the R699 car scheme have been denied a class action lawsuit by the Port Elizabeth High Court. 

Capfin slapped with compliance notice

21 August 2014 · Staff Writer

The National Credit Regulator has issued a compliance notice to Capfin for breach of the National Credit Act. But are they in breach?

Ebola and medical aid

21 August 2014 · Staff Writer

With certain airlines still open for travel to and from West Africa, being prepared for Ebola is not a bad thing. But are you covered?

Abil pulling everyone down

20 August 2014 · Staff Writer

After the collapse of African Bank, Moody's has downgraded other South African banks, despite SARB stating that the banking climate is a healthy one.