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Cardless vs card-based cash withdrawals - a costly convenience?
Have you ever arrived at an ATM to find a long queue, awaited your turn, and only then realised that you’ve left your card in your car? Or, having opened your wallet to pay your domestic worker, suddenly remembered that you spent the last...
This is what you should do if you receive a judgement
What can you do once you receive a judgment? We got in touch with a leading credit bureau to find out.
8 Essential updates to give to your insurers
It’s crucial to keep your insurers updated when you make any kind of change that may affect or alter your policy.
Pitfalls of keeping savings in a bank account
We often believe that transferring a portion of our income to a separate savings account is the most effective way to grow our wealth. However, there are pitfalls to doing this.
Tax implications for capital gains
Capital gains do give rise to tax implications. We approached an expert to find out what these are.
Preparing your domestic staff for leaving your employ
We found out what measures you should take in order to ensure your domestic worker is financially secure after they leave your employ.
What are the interest rates on store accounts?
Opening a store account is one of the easiest ways to build your credit score. Not surprisingly, a recent report by the National Credit Regulator (NCR) found store accounts to be among the most popular credit types for South African consumers - ...
Taking out a student loan? First read this
If your dream career requires a tertiary education, you will have to find a way to fund your student expenses. We have a look at who should take out a student loan.
How to “switch-and-save” on credit agreements
You may have heard about a “switch-and-save” deal on your home or car insurance. However, did you know that you can do the same with your credit agreements?
How to fund a prototype for your start-up
It’s quite an adventure to quit your job start your own business. But this decision also comes with a lot of risk. If the concept is new, it’s best to design a prototype before you jump into the deep end.
Stokvel-friendly accounts; which ones are fair?
Group saving is safer than it used to be. Back in the day, money was hidden under a mattress, or stashed in a group member’s personal bank account, which blocked access to other members.
How to handle a call from a debt collector
If you don’t keep to your debt obligations, your credit provider will reach out to their collections department, or partner, and request that a debt collector call you. We briefly look at how debt collectors work, and how you should handl...