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Do group buying sites really save you money?

23 July 2012 · Staff Writer

Read our tips on how to become a savvy online discount buyer.

Electricity prices could increase by 14.6 percent

17 July 2012 · Staff Writer

Report says Eskom has requested revenues totalling R1.07 trillion over five years.

NDMA calls for more solutions to aid over-indebted consumers

13 July 2012 · Staff Writer

Latest statistics reveal that 12 million account holders are three or more instalments behind.

Ex smokers pay up to 120 per cent more for life cover

12 July 2012 · Staff Writer

Informing your insurer that you’ve quit smoking could drastically reduce your premiums.

Youth drain parents of savings

9 July 2012 · Staff Writer

Survey shows that 62% of young adults still rely on parents for financial help.

South Africa closer to introducing Tax Ombud

5 July 2012 · Staff Writer

Democratic Alliance warns it will not allow SARS to misuse its powers.

South Africans still under providing for retirement

3 July 2012 · Staff Writer

Figures show that there is still a lack of member engagement when it comes to pension funds.

SARS introduces new tax tools

2 July 2012 · Staff Writer

Users will be able to submit their tax returns via mobiles, smart phones and tablets.  

FPI hires new consumer advocate

29 June 2012 · Staff Writer

Radio host Paul Roelofse is the new consumer advocate for the Financial Planning Institute.

DA challenges ANC pension fund policy

28 June 2012 · Staff Writer

The DA calls for ANC to reject proposals that will prescribe investments for pension funds.

Brokers who fail to take regulatory exams will be debarred

25 June 2012 · Staff Writer

About 20% of financial advisors have yet to take the Financial Services Board’s exams.

Consumer spending slows amid Eurozone concerns

22 June 2012 · Staff Writer

Interest rates could be cut if global and local markets suffer further.