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New ombud launched for consumer complaints

10 September 2013 · Staff Writer

Neville Melville, the Consumer Goods and Services Ombudsman, gives some advice on dealing with bad service. 

Income reduction when your partner dies

5 September 2013 · Staff Writer

When your partner passes away, will your annuity be enough to sustain you in retirement?

Your rights when you are ill

2 September 2013 · Staff Writer

When faced with a dreaded disease, you already have to endure emotional stress. But how can you protect yourself legally at work?

Liberty Medical Scheme gets top score

2 September 2013 · Staff Writer

Liberty Medical Scheme has been given the thumbs up from the Global Credit Rating(GCR).

SARS R706 milllion debt clampdown

30 August 2013 · Staff Writer

Millionaire, David King, entered into a plea agreement after appearing in the Palmridge Regional Court yesterday.

Inflation rate hits consumers hard

27 August 2013 · Staff Writer

The rising inflation rate is yet another factor that makes it difficult for South Africans to save.

When can you claim for personal injury?

26 August 2013 · Staff Writer

When you need to claim for personal injury, what are your rights and who is responsible for paying this claim?

Retirement industry needs reformation

26 August 2013 · Staff Writer

Survey shows that  South Africans don't view retirement as a specific savings objective.

Rand hits a four year low

22 August 2013 · Staff Writer

The rand dropped to a four year low against the dollar on today (22 August) after wage talks in the gold sector came to a halt.

Dr Ramphele's portfolio needs diversification

21 August 2013 · Staff Writer

Dr. Ramphele's portfolio needs some more diversifcation according to Mazars' chief investment officer, Marius Fenwick.

Bank charges remain flat

21 August 2013 · Staff Writer

Bank charges of the big five banks did not change significantly between 2012 and 2013 according to research done by the Solidarity Research Institute (SRI)

Petrol price could drop in September

21 August 2013 · Staff Writer

Petrol prices could dip in September say some economists, provided the right conditions are in place.