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What if your credit provider is overcharging you?
Every month you receive a statement from your credit provider explaining how they’ve calculated your next instalment and informing you of your remaining balance. But what if they’re charging you more than they should?

What's considered a good credit score?
When applying for credit, you will have to give your creditor permission to access your credit report. But how do you know whether your credit score is good enough to be approved for credit?

Small business owner? This is how to be tax compliant
As a small business owner, you need to ensure that your company is tax compliant. But with so many other things to focus on, and not being a tax specialist yourself, you may have overlooked something.

The impact of mental health on life cover premiums
When taking out life cover, your insurer will consider a range of factors when calculating your premium, including your health. But where does mental health stand in this regard?

How are you taxed when working for an overseas company?
It’s become commonplace for companies to hire foreign employees who work for them remotely. But does this mean you will be taxed locally, or can you opt to pay taxes towards the company’s base country?

Why do women pay less for car insurance?
There are many factors that influence how your car insurance premium is calculated. But did you know that you will likely pay lower car insurance premiums if you are female?

Be careful of credit scams – protect yourself!
When people are desperate, they become vulnerable to fraudsters who are after their hard-earned money. Have you fallen victim to credit scammers? Do you know how to protect yourself when confronted by fake credit providers?

You may be paying for credit life cover – and you’re entitled to use it
When you signed your credit agreement, you may have also signed up for credit life cover. Since this forms part of the credit agreement itself, many people are unaware that they have this insurance.

Work from home, have meetings at restaurants – the new normal?
With companies moving from static office spaces to working remotely, meetings have predominantly been held online. However, some companies have turned their attention to meeting at variable locations, such as restaurants or hotel conference rooms.

Is a home loan a great savings tool?
There are many saving and investment options available to consumers. What you decide to use is dependent on your circumstances. But should you make your home loan your choice of a savings vehicle and how does that exactly work?
79% of women are in charge of their money
August marked a month when women were celebrated nationwide. In paying tribute to the mothers, daughters, and sisters of the nation, JustMoney conducted a 13-question survey to establish how women in the modern world ...

Everything you should know about tax auto assessment
In 2019, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) launched a system, which was dubbed an “auto assessment”, to assist taxpayers with their annual tax returns. But what does this system entail, and how will it impact you?

