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What can doctors and dentists charge you

10 June 2014 · Staff Writer

We interviewed Heidi Kruger of the BHF to ask how consumers can find out if they are being overcharged by medical professionals. 

FNB raises Easy Account fees

9 June 2014 · Staff Writer

We compared FNB's EasyAccount to other affordable bank accounts to rate its affordability now that FNB plans to raise the account's fees. 

Get R25000 free life cover with Liberty

6 June 2014 · Staff Writer

Liberty is offering R25,000 worth of life cover for a year. But who qualifies for this cover?

Tips for a smooth tax season in 2014

5 June 2014 · Staff Writer

Tax season is nearly upon us. How can you make the process as painless as possible?

Pasa to tighten rules on debit orders

4 June 2014 · Staff Writer

The Payments Association of South Africa will be enforcing stricter rules to curb incidents of illegal debiting.

Metrorail to increase tariffs

3 June 2014 · Staff Writer

Amidst strong opposition from Cosatu, Metrorail will be increasing their ticket prices from 1 July.

Garnishee orders and your rights

2 June 2014 · Staff Writer

What are your rights when it comes to garnishee orders?

Capitec to offer home loans

2 June 2014 · Staff Writer

Capitec have concluded a co-operation agreement with SA Homeloans to offer home loans.

ABIL gets downgraded by rating agency

30 May 2014 · Staff Writer

Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded ABIL's local national scale issuer ratings.

Amendments will assist people in repaying debt

29 May 2014 · Staff Writer

The National Credit Amendment Act, signed by the President earlier this month, will help the plight of indebted South Africans.

Vehicle maintenance costs at all-time high

28 May 2014 · Staff Writer

Could your vehicle maintenance costs be too much for your pocket?

Repo rate stability a welcome reprieve in housing market

27 May 2014 · Staff Writer

South Africa's property market is in a good space (for now) thanks to the retained repo rate.