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Where is the Rand going to go?

2 December 2010 · Staff Writer

The hottest question in the investment industry right now is "where is the rand going to go?" The answer, of course, is not simple.

South Africans starting to show signs of saving

1 December 2010 · Staff Writer

According to the latest report released by Old Mutual Savings Monitor, South Africans are finally starting to show signs of saving more...

Consider giving education this festive season

30 November 2010 · Staff Writer

This festive season is a good opportunity for South Africans to consider longer lasting gifts for their children.

Credit demand on the up

29 November 2010 · Staff Writer

Credit demand by South Africa's private sector rose by 5.11% year-on-year in October....

Retailers upbeat about consumer spending this festive season

26 November 2010 · Staff Writer

The results from the Bureau for Economic Research/Ernst and Young festive retail trend survey shows that South African retailers expect a more cheerful and profitable Christmas...

Tax return deadline is Friday 26 November

23 November 2010 · Staff Writer

Taxpayers have until Friday to submit their annual income tax returns, the SA Revenue Service (Sars) said on Monday.

8 Million debt struggling consumers get early Christmas present

22 November 2010 · Staff Writer

With over 8 million South Africans in arrears of 3 months or more, there was welcome relief as interest rates were reduced by 0.5%

Avoid debt this Christmas

22 November 2010 · Staff Writer

With festive lights decorating shopping malls, year-end parties and carols-by-candlelight, it's easy to get into the Christmas spirit by buying presents and spoiling your loved ones.

South Africans are under insured

18 November 2010 · Staff Writer

South Africans are significantly under-insured for death and disabilities, said the Association for Savings and Investment SA (Asisa) on Wednesday.

The lowdown on credit

17 November 2010 · Staff Writer

We break credit down into the good, the bad and the ugly.

More festive season saving tips

More festive season saving tips

15 November 2010 · Staff Writer

Between all those party invitations and gifts to buy for family and friends, the urge to splurge is at its peak in the run-up to the festive season.

Saving needs to start with paying off debt

15 November 2010 · Staff Writer

Paying of your debt is the first step towards saving for your future.