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Iridology: Fad or future?
If you consider yourself a squeamish person, the idea of someone getting up close and personal with the iris of your eye can be off-putting. But what if this practice can in fact save your life?
Should you be hired as a contractor or employee?
This week Justmoney contacted a range of specialists to find out what the benefits are of being a contractor versus an employee.
Home-break in! What now?
The initial shock that comes with having your privacy breached and possessions stolen can send you into a state of panic. You vaguely remember your insurance number, but if this has never happened to you before, you might be completely stumped a...
Saying goodbye to a furry friend …
Can you imagine a day without your beloved Nibbles? To most of us, pets are not mere fluffy toys, but an extension of the family. So, when you are told that you may have to put your pet down, it can be devastating - both emotionally and financially.
Artificial sweeteners included in sugar tax
Since the start of April, sugar-free – but sweetened – beverages have also been taxed under the Sugary Beverages Levy (SBL).
Paraffin users will feel the price hike heat
The fuel price hike will have a tremendous impact on paraffin consumers. This is according to Layton Beard, public relations manager of the Automobile Association of South Africa (AA).
Official asking for a bribe? Become a whistle-blower
Justmoney approached David Lewis, executive director of Corruption Watch, to find answers to some of the most important questions about reporting corruption. Find out what he had to say.
The best and worst income tax rates: Where does SA rank?
With South Africa ranking among the countries with the highest tax rates, citizens may wonder what the grass looks like on the other side.
Do start-up entrepreneurs pay less taxes?
Once you kick off your flagship company, you will inevitably have to face the administrative woes of running a business – and this includes paying taxes. As an entrepreneur, how does this affect you?
7 Pregnancy cravings and what they mean
For as long as women have been having babies, they have been having cravings. From ice cream to chalk and cheese. Many a pregnancy story has begun with a pregnant woman with a feverish craving and her nervous husband anxiously seeking the latest...
Expect a salary increase of over 6%
South Africans can expect a benchmark salary increase of between 6% and 6.5% in 2018, said Chris Blair, CEO of 21st Century, the largest remuneration consultancy in the country.
Childhood trauma can ruin your personal finances
“It must be my fault,” you think while hopelessly staring at the remnants of your financial security. But you might be wrong. Your financial instability may be derived from childhood trauma, rather than an innate character flaw.