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Stay smart - stay clear of over-indebtedness
It's an exciting time – you're finally earning your own pay cheque and proving you can make it on your own. The things you desire most are within financial reach, whether by saving, or by taking out credit.
Setting up a get out of debt plan
More and more South Africans are falling into the debt trapt. Do you want to get out? Do you know where to even get started?
Some very basics about the new CPA
We take a look at a few of the most basic factors the new CPA takes into consideration.
Why are you not saving?
Whether you’re a Yuppie, Dinky or Guava, you can take control of your finances – and your future – by understanding the pressures and expectations that divert saving to spending at different stages of life.
Understanding insurance excess
Many consumers mistakenly believe that if they are involved in a no-fault accident then they will not be required to pay the excess on their insurance policy.
Mobile wallets continue to gain popularity, says FNB
Eighteen percent of South Africans are using mobile phones to transfer money – proof, says First National Bank, of the rapid growth of this form of banking.
Complaints to insurance ombudsman increased
The ombudsman for long-term insurance said on Tuesday that 9 236 complaints were received in 2010, an increase of 2% from the previous year
Capitec now open on Sundays
Capitec will now be open to its clients on Sundays.
New consumer act aims to protect against shady marketing
A new era of consumer rights dawned in South Africa on 1 April, when the Consumer Protection Act came into force.
Absa says house prices still under pressure
The year-on-year growth in residential house prices was constrained in April, according to the Absa House Price Index released on Monday.
Up your guard against card skimming
Customers must be careful when using their bank cards to prevent being defrauded by "skimmers", Standard Bank has warned.
South Africans should prepare now for looming price hikes
2011 has so far painted a bleak picture for the future of the South African consumer with the price of fuel, electricity and food all expected to increase substantially in the months ahead.