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How will your personal information be protected by your insurers?
POPI forces industries to reconsider how they handle client’s personal details. This is particularly good news for sensitive products, such as insurance. We find out what POPI is all about, and we see how your information will be protected.
How long does it take to change your credit life cover provider?
You have the right to choose your own credit life cover provider. But how long will it take to do this, and is it worth the effort?
Is it risky to pick out your own stocks, or could you stand to gain more?
Investing in the stock market can seem like an intimidating idea. It may seem safer to allow a specialist to manage your investment portfolio than to gamble with your own limited knowledge.
6 Ways you can secure lower interest rates
It’s tempting to be anxious when thinking about credit cards or loan repayments. However, having and living with credit is not a bad thing, if you manage it responsibly and approach it proactively. One way to do this is to secure low inte...
Higher income and lower living costs: All you need to know about “Geoarbitrage”
Did you know that if you moved to reduce your living costs, or moved operations to increase your income - otherwise known as “geoarbitrage” - you might be able to live your location dream?
Did you know there are alternatives to traditional budgeting?
In order to set up a budget, you need to channel your inner high school maths teacher and fill out your budget correctly. But this is clearly outside of many people’s comfort zones and, as a result, they avoid budgeting.
Kids say the darndest things – about money. How can you help them?
The 20th of November annually marks World Children’s Day. To celebrate the day, we quizzed some kids about what money means to them. To our surprise, many of the children recognised the importance of money, and the value of saving it as a...
Which bank account is best for your child?
One of the best ways to teach children about the importance of money is by opening a bank account for them. With World Children’s Day just around the corner, JustMoney contacted the most prominent banks to compare kids’ bank accoun...
Are financial advisers biased towards products they earn commission on?
You could sort out your finances with the help of a financial adviser and, while choosing the right one for you can be tricky, you should also consider how they get paid.
If your creditors are hounding you, will you be charged collectors’ fees?
If your account is in arrears, and you are handed over to a collection agency, you may well be charged collection fees. We consider the legalities.
How to choose a savings account that will grow your money
After doing your budget and carving out your monthly savings, you may have wondered where you should leave this money so that it’s safe and steadily growing. In order make this decision, you need to know this...
5 Ways to borrow - choose carefully
There are many ways to obtain credit. It’s up to you to choose which form is suitable for your needs. But before you make that choice, it’s important to weigh the pros and cons of each.