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How should you invest a windfall?

23 July 2013 · Staff Writer

If you've won the Lotto there are things you should consider once you’ve finished dancing for joy to ensure that your money lasts

SA municipality finances in the red

22 July 2013 · Staff Writer

Communities have resorted to drastic measures to show their unhappiness at lack of service delivery.What is the cause of this problem?

Fewer South Africans are saving for education

12 July 2013 · Staff Writer

Rising debt is preventing South Africans from saving for their children's education.

SA health insurance industry ranks ninth

SA health insurance industry ranks ninth

9 July 2013 · Staff Writer

A recent survey shows that South Africans are happy with their health insurance.

Old Mutual launches private equity fund

8 July 2013 · Staff Writer

Old Mutual Investment Group has launched a new private equity fund targeted at high net worth individuals

Investing in state-owned companies could impact pension funds negatively

4 July 2013 · Staff Writer

The proposal for state-owned companies to use pension funds for investments could be bad news for retirees.

DB X-trackers set to cut Exchange Traded Fund Fees

3 July 2013 · Staff Writer

DB X-trackers will slash the cost of already affordable Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs).

Another petrol increase to hit consumers

2 July 2013 · Staff Writer

Consumers will once again have to dig deeper into their pockets for another petrol price hike.

Disposable salaries are declining

1 July 2013 · Staff Writer

Consumers are coming home with less money, thanks to increases in tax and insurance premiums.

Seven top tax filing tips

1 July 2013 · Staff Writer

If last year’s tax filing season left you scrambling to make the deadline you may want to follow our top seven tips and get organised.

Scheme merger could mean more affordable fees

28 June 2013 · Staff Writer

Open medical schemes' intention to merge is good news for members.

Government could ban the sale of used car parts

26 June 2013 · Staff Writer

An amendment to the National Road Traffic Management Act, could ban the sale of used car parts and impact insurance premiums.