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Retailers upbeat about consumer spending this festive season
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
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
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
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.
Rate cut welcomed, but err on the side of caution says experts
The Reserve Bank's 50 basis-point cut to the repo rate on Thursday was welcomed by most but experts urged consumers to err on the side of caution...
South Africans are under insured
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
We break credit down into the good, the bad and the ugly.
More festive season saving tips
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
Paying of your debt is the first step towards saving for your future.
Good week, bad week: 8 -12 November 2010
FNB, SASI and NCR all had a good week while ABSA, the tax ombudsman and home insurers get lumped in the bad week category...
Saving for your child's education is crucial
One of the more important, but neglected provisions is the financial planning of studies for your children....
FNB and VISA launch 8th annual card security week
FNB and Visa kick off their Annual Card Security Week on 15 November to ensure bank cardholders have a fraud-free festive season when transacting with their payment cards...