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How are you taxed when working for an overseas company?

How are you taxed when working for an overseas company?

30 September 2020 · Isabelle Coetzee

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?

Why do women pay less for car insurance?

29 September 2020 · Isabelle Coetzee

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!

Be careful of credit scams – protect yourself!

28 September 2020 · Athenkosi Sawutana

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

You may be paying for credit life cover – and you’re entitled to use it

24 September 2020 · Isabelle Coetzee

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?

Work from home, have meetings at restaurants – the new normal?

22 September 2020 · Isabelle Coetzee

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?

Is a home loan a great savings tool?

21 September 2020 · Athenkosi Sawutana

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

20 September 2020 · Staff Writer

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

Everything you should know about tax auto assessment

17 September 2020 · Isabelle Coetzee

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?

Everything you need to know about wills

Everything you need to know about wills

13 September 2020 · Athenkosi Sawutana

Death can leave a lot of confusion and chaos. What happens to your possessions when you die can have a profound effect on those you leave behind. But you can soften the impact by drawing up a will.

Young professional? Set up your personal finances for long-term success

Young professional? Set up your personal finances for long-term success

10 September 2020 · Isabelle Coetzee

As a young professional, you may have just started your first job and become financially independent from your family. This is a unique financial position to be in. So how should you arrange your personal finances for long-term success?

How to negotiate lower insurance premiums

How to negotiate lower insurance premiums

9 September 2020 · Isabelle Coetzee

Paying monthly insurance premiums can feel like a grudge purchase because you don’t see the benefits unless you find yourself in a sticky situation. But would it seem less so if you could pay lower premiums?

Is your credit score valid internationally?

Is your credit score valid internationally?

8 September 2020 · Isabelle Coetzee

Without a credit score abroad, you won’t be able to get decent rates for home loans or be approved for vehicle finance. We found out what happens to your credit score when you leave the country.