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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.

Good week, bad week: 8 -12 November 2010

15 November 2010 · Staff Writer

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

15 November 2010 · Staff Writer

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

11 November 2010 · Staff Writer

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...

Proper home insurance vital in SA

10 November 2010 · Staff Writer

A home is often the single most expensive asset that many people own, yet when it comes to insuring that asset too many people are prone to making serious mistakes...

Are South Africans finally changing banks?

8 November 2010 · Staff Writer

The poll results are out and the findings are surprising

Green renovations that will improve property values

8 November 2010 · Staff Writer

Going green is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a great way to enhance the value of your property.

Solidarity set to move their accounts away from Absa

8 November 2010 · Staff Writer

Trade union Solidarity on Wednesday said it and its affiliates would be moving its accounts from Absa....

Good week, bad week: 1 - 5 November 2010

5 November 2010 · Staff Writer

FNB just can't stay out of the good book and this week they are joined by the affordable housing market and those who work in Pretoria (we were surprised too). Bad news for those who talk on their cellphones while driving, though...

Jobcrystal finds PTA to be top paid city

5 November 2010 · Staff Writer

Pretoria is the best-paid city in South Africa, earning 7% more than the national average salary...