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Nine funeral schemes under investigation

28 January 2014 · Staff Writer

The FSB has warned the public to guard against nine firms selling funeral policies that may not be underwritten by an insurer.

BA credit card holders lose air mile benefit

27 January 2014 · Staff Writer

From Friday, BA credit card holders will no longer enjoy getting air miles as BA and Standard Bank have ended their relationship.

Rand hits R11 low against the US dollar

25 January 2014 · Staff Writer

The Rand hit its lowest rate against the dollar in five years.

Informal job sector on a growth buzz

23 January 2014 · Staff Writer

Employment in the informal sector has risen significantly according to Adcorp stats.

Taxpayers to fork out R45m for government salary increases

22 January 2014 · Staff Writer

Taxpayers will  also have to fund the R45 million salary increases approved for top politicians by president Jacob Zuma.

Make retirement planning a priority for 2014

21 January 2014 · Staff Writer

There is no better time than 2014 to start planning for a comfortable retirement.

What will house prices do in 2014?

21 January 2014 · Staff Writer

House prices went up in 2013 but will they do so again in 2014? Angelique Ruzicka talks to the experts about pricing and trends.

Petrol price to go up next month

20 January 2014 · Staff Writer

Consumers will have to brace themselves for another petrol price hike of up to 35c for next month (February 2014).

Send your points to Pravin

17 January 2014 · Staff Writer

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has invited all South Africans to send their tips ahead of his February Budget speech.

FSB investigates funeral insurers

15 January 2014 · Staff Writer

The Financial Services Board is currently investigating nine funeral insurance providers that could be trading illegally.

Can money buy you happiness?

14 January 2014 · Staff Writer

Can money buy you happiness? Some researchers say: 'Yes'. Here are ten ways you can become happier.

Switching medical aid: what you need to know

14 January 2014 · Staff Writer

Thinking about downgrading or switching your medical aid? This is what you need to know: