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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...

Solidarity finds FNB to be SA's cheapest bank

5 November 2010 · Staff Writer

A restructuring in the South African banking market has started in all earnest with a special offer from FNB....

Avoid talking on your cellphone while driving

1 November 2010 · Staff Writer

Talking on a cellphone without a hands-free kit while driving is dangerous, distracting and increases your risk of having an accident.

Good week, bad week: 25 - 29 October

29 October 2010 · Staff Writer

Bad news if you are looking to sell your home, your asking price is probably 'unrealistic' but FNB gets a 'hurrah' from us after their cellphone banking client base hit the 2.5million mark. All this and more in Good week, bad week...

Can you protect your investments?

29 October 2010 · Staff Writer

There is no such thing as a risk-free investment, but one of the best ways to mitigate risk is knowing what you are getting yourself into from the beginning, and understanding the safeguards that are, or are not, in place to protect you.

FNB Cellphone Banking hits 2.5 million milestone

28 October 2010 · Staff Writer

Cellphone Banking from FNB has reached the milestone of 2,5-million registered customers.

Experts say selling prices are unrealistic

26 October 2010 · Staff Writer

Home sellers who don't want to lower their asking price will struggle to make a sale...