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Timeshare - is it still good value?

18 June 2013 · Staff Writer

The NCC has launched an investigation into the timeshare industry. So are timeshare options still good value for money?

Are South Africans becoming better savers?

14 June 2013 · Staff Writer

Seventy percent of South Africans plan to either save 'the same or more' over the next six months. But is this enough?

Right2Know fight for affordable airtime

13 June 2013 · Staff Writer

Lobby group R2K claim that cell phone operators are stifling the public’s right to communicate at a fair cost.

FPI announces financial planner of the year winner

12 June 2013 · Staff Writer

This week, Barry O'Mahony (pictured), was awarded the 2013 financial planner of the year by the FPI.

NCR clamps down on micro-lenders

11 June 2013 · Staff Writer

Thirteen individuals and eleven criminal cases have been opened by the NCR for unscrupulous lending practices.

Fraudsters threaten existence of hospital cash plans

11 June 2013 · Staff Writer

Life insurers could cancel policies to combat the increase in fraudulent claims.

Scammers target holidaymakers

10 June 2013 · Staff Writer

Conmen are targeting holidaymakers out of their hard earned cash according to Just Property Group.

Protect your home against adverse weather

7 June 2013 · Staff Writer

Check your insurance cover and maintain your home to ensure your claim doesn’t get repudiated.

SARS deadline for tax practitioners will affect taxpayers

6 June 2013 · Staff Writer

Taxpayers could face harsh penalties next month if they file returns through tax practitioners that aren't registered or compliant.

What can we expect to pay for food?

5 June 2013 · Staff Writer

Recent reports state that the price of basic food has gone up by 49% since 2008.

Former Liberty trustee ordered to pay up

4 June 2013 · Staff Writer

Liberty Medical Scheme's former trustee will have to pay back the money he received from the scheme in a 2011 settlement.

Hollard and Discovery scoop FIA awards

3 June 2013 · Staff Writer

There were a few surprise winners at this year’s  Financial Intermediaries Association of Southern Africa (FIA) awards.