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14 Questions about money to ask your partner
As your relationship becomes more serious, you may consider merging your finances. However, before you take the plunge, it’s essential to know where your partner stands financially.
Are you ready to be the legal guardian of your siblings’ children?
Have you considered what it would be like to become the legal guardian of your siblings’ children? We find out what being a guardian entails, and we consider how you would be able to cover the expenses.
How to minimise the impact of inflation on your finances
As South Africans, we have come to understand that inflation is as much a part of life as death and taxes. Steep price hikes have taken a heavy toll, particularly on those affected by Covid-induced salary cuts or job loss.
Can you view a family member’s credit report?
Family members are often afforded certain privileges in relation to one another. But does this extend to gaining access to family members’ credit reports?
The role of technology in financial planning
Financial planning is among the many sectors impacted by technology. We find out how technology has changed financial planning, and we consider the risks of relying solely on digitally-driven products and advice.
Should you share your credit card with your partner?
When living with your partner, all going well, you become a unified team. You finish each other’s sentences, shop for the same groceries, and share your aspirations and daily experiences.
The cost of being sick in South Africa
Finding affordable healthcare in South Africa is possible, but it comes with challenges. Patients often wait for hours to be assisted, and fatigued doctors sometimes miss underlying conditions.
What type of benefits should your employer offer?
In addition to receiving a salary, you may also receive employee benefits. We find out why employee benefits are important in the workplace, and we outline both the most common and the lesser-known benefits.
How much should you save for your vehicle finance deposit?
Financing a car is a big commitment, both in terms of duration and impact on your budget. We investigate the vehicle financing routes you can take, and how much you should save by way of a deposit.
Which gender best manages their debt?
Since the start of the pandemic, many South Africans have struggled to keep up with their debt obligations. We find out which gender has done a better job of managing their debt since Covid arrived.
Money secrets that can hurt your relationship
We share a lot with our partners – meals, bathroom space, children – but this doesn’t mean we’re comfortable revealing the ins and outs of our finances.
What happens when siblings inherit a property?
How is property split among siblings? Can one sibling force the sale of a property? We answer these questions and consider what siblings and parents need to know about these emotive issues.