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Comparison of Gold Credit Cards offered at top South African banks

Comparison of Gold Credit Cards offered at top South African banks

23 April 2019 · Isabelle Coetzee

Nowadays banks are less particular about the colour of the cards they offer. However, they still name their cards based on the original colours. This week Justmoney found out how gold credit cards compare with one another.

Do you need credit to survive Easter?

Do you need credit to survive Easter?

17 April 2019 · Danielle van Wyk

Easter weekend is here and with it the expectation of celebration. While there is nothing wrong with this, it often means spending more money than you bargained for.  

Young woman building a legacy brick by brick

Young woman building a legacy brick by brick

11 April 2019 · Athenkosi Sawutana

When her dad passed away, Siyasanga Ngcongca, an internal auditing graduate, took over the family business. Ngcongca Construction, as her company is known, is a service provider to five insurance companies, handling building and commercial claims.

Can you evict paying residential tenants?

Can you evict paying residential tenants?

11 April 2019 · Danielle van Wyk

One of the most common reasons for wanting to evict a tenant is non-payment of rent. But there are many other situations that landlords may encounter. These can range from damaging property and breaching contract, to being reported as a continuo...

How one entrepreneur designed her financial future

How one entrepreneur designed her financial future

11 April 2019 · Danielle van Wyk

From as early as Cannon remembers, she recalls her grandmother seated behind a sewing machine. Through this influence she was sewing her own aprons and doll dresses by the time she was ten, and by the time she was 16, she started designing and m...

Does being an influencer really pay?

Does being an influencer really pay?

4 April 2019 · Danielle van Wyk

Five years ago, if you’d have told your parents you were becoming a “social media influencer” they would have had any number of reactions, from disappointment to confusion. But this career-stream has grown in leaps and bound...

Inside the car dealership: When is the best time to buy a car?

Inside the car dealership: When is the best time to buy a car?

3 April 2019 · Athenkosi Sawutana

This week Justmoney discovers the best times to buy a car in South Africa, especially when you are on a budget.

Why tax evasion shouldn’t cross your mind

Why tax evasion shouldn’t cross your mind

28 March 2019 · Athenkosi Sawutana

In recent years the South African Revenue Services (SARS) has seen a decline in tax compliance.  Government corruption and lack of tax education have been cited as some of the reasons citizens evade or avoid their taxes.

E-tolls: the fate of the Gauteng motorist

E-tolls: the fate of the Gauteng motorist

28 March 2019 · Danielle van Wyk

Almost eight years on and the impasse around e-tolls and the associated debt for Gauteng motorists rages on. After an initiative led by President Cyril Ramaphosa to resolve the matter, the South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) announced W...

A photographer’s journey into entrepreneurship

A photographer’s journey into entrepreneurship

12 March 2019 · Danielle van Wyk

This week Justmoney chatted to this 25-year-old to understand what makes her tick, what her thoughts on money management are, and the financial advice she has for other young entrepreneurs.

Travel insurance through medical aid: Is it enough?

Travel insurance through medical aid: Is it enough?

11 March 2019 · Danielle van Wyk

Having travel insurance as an added benefit with your medical aid is common practise, but what does it cover and is it enough?

Nedbank Greenbacks not in favour of the consumer

Nedbank Greenbacks not in favour of the consumer

26 February 2019 · Danielle van Wyk

I consider myself a diligent swiper – of my cheque card that is. I always ensure I pay with my card and, where possible, my American Express card. This is not because I’m fussy or flashy, but rather I to earn maximum “Greenb...