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Petrol price to go up in July

30 June 2014 · Staff Writer

The price of petrol is set to go up and the ANC government is considering scrapping e-tolls in favour of a fuel levy. 

Common financial mistakes and how to avoid them

Common financial mistakes and how to avoid them

26 June 2014 · Staff Writer

Although many of us equate financial mistakes with the inexperience of youth, research indicates that financial failures can happen at any age.

Wonga compensates customers for sending fake legal letters

26 June 2014 · Staff Writer

UK payday lender Wonga had to compensate its customers after sending fake legal letters. 

10 Reasons that your loan application may be declined

10 Reasons that your loan application may be declined

23 June 2014 · Staff Writer

Rejected for a loan? There could be a number of reasons for this says Angelique Ruzicka. 

Capitec not off the hook with regulator

23 June 2014 · Staff Writer

The NCR has alleged that Capitec breached credit laws. Last time it lost its case but it has appealed the decision. 

Soaring medical malpractice claims needs intervention

19 June 2014 · Staff Writer

Medical practioners are struggling to afford insurance against malpractice claims.

Cashless transactions on its way

18 June 2014 · Staff Writer

Cashless transactions, via mobile phones, could replace cash and card payments.

How Treasury are to aid your retirement prospects

17 June 2014 · Staff Writer

Retirement reformes are being championed by National Treasury, with a number of key objectives to improve it. 

The truth about retail savings bonds

17 June 2014 · Staff Writer

Retails savings bonds were introduced by government in 2004 in a bid to get South Africans to save. But how practical is this type of savings vehicle?

Downgrade could topple SA investment prospects

13 June 2014 · Staff Writer

South Africa's currency is in a fragile state with two potential downgrades.

SA cabinet costs taxpayers millions

12 June 2014 · Staff Writer

Maintaining the lifestyle of our Cabinet ministers is causing opposition parties to question the cost.

Platinum strike could cause a recession

11 June 2014 · Staff Writer

The ripple effect of the strike in the platinum industry appears to be getting worse.