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Interest rates remain unchanged

27 March 2014 · Staff Writer

The Reserve Bank announced today that the country's lending rate will remain unchanged at 5.5%.

Be cautious while banking

26 March 2014 · Staff Writer

Cases of people getting robbed at banks have increased. What can you do to ensure your safety when drawing money?

Adjust spending habits for Human Rights Month

20 March 2014 · Staff Writer

Keep your spending habits in check this Human Rights Month.

How retirement reform will affect you

19 March 2014 · Staff Writer

The National Treasury's published two papers that will provide clarity on how the proposed retirement reforms products will affect you.

Absa launches new savings account

18 March 2014 · Staff Writer

Absa recently introduced a new savings account in a bid to make saving accessible to entry-level customers.

Apply for a free finance course

17 March 2014 · Staff Writer

Forty thousand lucky applicants will benefit from a free financial literacy course, legal services and a discount on debt counselling fees.

BHF supports corruption investigation

17 March 2014 · Staff Writer

The BHF push for further investigation into Council for Medical Schemes' (CMS) registrar.

Interest rate hikes could be moderate

14 March 2014 · Staff Writer

The next interest rate hike will unlikely be as steep as it was six years ago.

Payday lender supports stricter regulation

12 March 2014 · Staff Writer

The more stringent assessments that come with the National Credit Amendment Bill (NCAB) will bring changes to the credit lending process.

Tax incentive brings hope to dwindling job market

11 March 2014 · Staff Writer

The new employment tax incentive could mean hope for the thousands of young people struggling to enter the job market.

Beware of bank penalties when moving house

11 March 2014 · Staff Writer

Moving home? Then you could be in for a penalty fee unless you play your cards right, says Angelique Ruzicka. 

Scammers prey on online shoppers

9 March 2014 · Staff Writer

South Africans are warned to become more cautious as fraudsters target online shoppers.