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How to avoid pothole damage in Johannesburg

9 September 2010 · Staff Writer

A pothole in the road can put your life in danger and cause thousands of rands worth of damage your vehicle but there are some precautions you can take to minimize the risk.

Short term impact on South African's savings habits

8 September 2010 · Staff Writer

The enormous financial pressure experienced by South Africans over the last few years has resulted in an increasing number of people deviating from their long term savings goals...

FNB doing their bit to help build a 'cashless' society

3 September 2010 · Staff Writer

In May 2010 FNB's eWallet solution began processing transactions worth R1 million a day making great strides into the 'virtual money' environment.

Top level strategists bring Savings Month to climax

2 September 2010 · Staff Writer

National Savings Month reaches a climax on September 2 with a high level Savings Workshop at the Reserve Bank Conference Centre in Pretoria.

Making the right insurance choice

1 September 2010 · Staff Writer

Pieter Du Toit, insurance expert at First National Bank provides some guidance to ease the process of choosing an insurer.

Start saving for retirement today

31 August 2010 · Staff Writer

You don't need a financial planning tool to tell you the best time to start saving for retirement - it's TODAY!

Piggs Peak shuts up shop

30 August 2010 · Staff Writer

Piggs Peak has shut up shop to all South Africans while it awaits clarification from the Pretoria High Court as to whether it can still operate.

Save for education and push back poverty

30 August 2010 · Staff Writer

There are few better reasons to save than for your child's education, but it is important to take a long-term approach, says SASI

Sars setting up mall service points

27 August 2010 · Staff Writer

The South African Revenue Service will be setting up service points in selected shopping malls in order to help taxpayers file their returns early.

SA could get another public holiday

26 August 2010 · Staff Writer

South Africa could get an extra public holiday in 2011 should national census day be declared a public holiday.

Three top tips for guarding against phishing scams

25 August 2010 · Staff Writer

Matthew Tagg says consumers need to become more aware of the three big signs that an email is seeking to pilfer their personal information...

Consumer power arrives in SA

20 August 2010 · Staff Writer

The Consumer Protection Act comes into full force on 24 October, but do you know how it will influence your life?