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Curb your festive spending for a happier holiday season

Curb your festive spending for a happier holiday season

8 November 2022 · Fiona Zerbst

For many of us, the festive season is full of temptations. You can, however, curb your spending and still enjoy your holiday.

5 Rules for financial freedom

5 Rules for financial freedom

7 November 2022 · Fiona Zerbst

Good money habits can set you on the path to success. This article outlines five rules that will help you achieve financial freedom, and enjoy a debt-free life.

How to calculate and reduce your electricity usage

How to calculate and reduce your electricity usage

6 November 2022 · Fiona Zerbst

Eskom has applied for a 32% tariff hike, which could see energy costs soaring. We consider how to calculate energy use in order to reduce your electricity spend.

Reward yourself wisely this holiday season

Reward yourself wisely this holiday season

3 November 2022 · Fiona Zerbst

As the holiday season approaches, many of us look forward to taking a break. We consider how you can reward yourself wisely, and avoid end-of-year debt.

How to break poor credit habits

How to break poor credit habits

1 November 2022 · Fiona Zerbst

We investigate how poor credit habits can impact your financial health, and we consider what you can do to break them

Earned wage access unlocks funds for urgent needs

Earned wage access unlocks funds for urgent needs

30 October 2022 · Fiona Zerbst

Struggling to make ends meet ahead of payday? Earned wage access could be the solution that you need.

How can banks help you with your will?

How can banks help you with your will?

26 October 2022 · Staff Writer

Banks offer customers various services to help plan, draft and execute their wills. We examine the options banks and others provide for will and estate planning.

What does a lung transplant cost in South Africa?

What does a lung transplant cost in South Africa?

25 October 2022 · Fiona Zerbst

Lung transplants became a topic of intense media interest when SA’s first Covid-related lung transplant was conducted. We consider the costs involved.

Buying a new car – what’s the real cost?

Buying a new car – what’s the real cost?

23 October 2022 · Helen Ueckermann

Letting your dream get in the way of reality can turn your shiny new wheels into sleepless nights. Before you sign on the dotted line, read this article.

Are unvaccinated people paying more for insurance?

Are unvaccinated people paying more for insurance?

20 October 2022 · Fiona Zerbst

This article examines how insurers approach vaccination against Covid-19, and how this could affect your finances.

Should you refinance your home?

Should you refinance your home?

18 October 2022 · Fiona Zerbst

In this article, we explore the reasons you may consider refinancing your home - whether renovating, planning for your child’s education, or consolidating debt

Life insurance – are you over- or underinsured?

Life insurance – are you over- or underinsured?

16 October 2022 · Fiona Zerbst

In this article we consider how to tell if your insurance is fit for purpose, and if not, the adjustments you can make to ensure the correct level of cover.