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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...

Live a life you love

25 October 2010 · Staff Writer

Financial life planning is the way of the future according to Liberty Life.

Good week, bad week: 18 - 22 October

25 October 2010 · Staff Writer

Saving for retirement and economic growth both get stuck in the thumbs down corner while insurance companies get the thumbs up with their innovative ways to help their clients save.

Gordhan: Wage hikes could have a negative impact on growth

22 October 2010 · Staff Writer

SA's economy may expand a bit faster this year than what was forecast in February but mid-term growth rates look set to fall short of government's aspiration

Playing retirement saving catch up? You're not alone

20 October 2010 · Staff Writer

Worried about your retirement funds? You probably aren't alone...

5 Retirement mistakes to avoid

15 October 2010 · Staff Writer

You know that you are not saving enough for retirement. What you do not know if how to avoid losing the bit that you are saving.

Marcus: Strong Rand hurts SA's fragile economy

15 October 2010 · Staff Writer

Gill Marcus says because SA is in a state of fragile recovery, the strong rand is hurting the economy.