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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.
Pay less tax by registering your business abroad
Running your own business can be an expensive endeavour, which is why it’s important to minimise costs like your corporate income tax. We find out how starting your business in a country with a lower corporate income tax rate can generate...
Should you consider a mortgage bond switch?
When switching your bond, the transactional costs will depend on the value of your loan. You will also need to consider the cost of an attorney to re-register the bond.
The real tax benefits of retirement annuities
We all know that having a retirement annuity (RA) helps us to retire comfortably and with dignity. But what many people miss are the tax benefits that are linked to an RA.
Request your credit report from the right bureau
With so many different credit bureaus in South Africa, it may be difficult to decide which one to approach to access your credit report. We have a look at what you should be aware of when selecting a credit bureau.
Effective financial planning as a single parent
As a single mom or dad, it can be challenging to keep up with the ever-increasing expenses of raising a child. We have a look at the importance of setting up a budget as a single parent.
How your credit score impacts your insurance – and vice versa
Since insurance is paid in advance, it may seem unrelated to your credit score. However, these two are in fact linked to one another. We find out why insurers look at your credit score.