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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.

Concern over unsecured debt lenders rises

31 May 2013 · Staff Writer

Is it the bank's responsibilty to ensure that consumers don't take on too much unsecured debt?

South Africa is behind other developing countries

30 May 2013 · Staff Writer

Busa expressed concern at the drop in GDP following the release of StatsSA’s latest figures.

Graduates still confident about South Africa

22 May 2013 · Staff Writer

Despite valid concerns, South African graduates still feel generally confident  about the country's economic state.

National Credit Regulator clamps down on debt counsellors

22 May 2013 · Staff Writer

Two debt counsellors had their registrations cancelled by the  National Credit Regulator (NCR) this week.

Eskom wind farm gets the go ahead

20 May 2013 · Staff Writer

Eskom's R2,4 billion Sere wind farm contruction has been approved. The project is one of the first renewable energy initiatives that will ensure more energy capacity in the future.  

The 10 point guide to investing in shares

20 May 2013 · Staff Writer

Being a first-time investor can be exciting and confusing. We speak to the experts to give you some guidlines on how to make the best decisions when investing your money in shares.