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How 2017 taught us to invest
With a few more weeks left of 2017 the time to reflect is now. With this the tendency is to look back at the year that has passed and how you have grown, failed, achieved and learnt. While your personal life may be the first area of introspectio...
7 Habits for thoughtful gift-giving
We all have relatives who shrug impassively and tell us to just get them socks for Christmas. They already have everything they need, and they can afford anything they desire. So how can we ensure they experience the joy and wonder of receiving ...
How to spoil your family when you’re broke
Not everyone can afford outings to fancy amusement parks, shopping sprees with a movie and dinner, or a day of wakeboarding and quad-biking in the sun. Perhaps it’s been a rough financial year, or maybe you’re still growing your we...
How paying 2% more can cost you over 40%
Most retirement products cost around 3% in fees. “Meh,” you say, “3% doesn’t sound so bad.” But paying it can mean you’ll retire with 40% less money.
Penalties for early repayment of your personal loan
If you consider paying off your personal loan, you may quickly find out that you will have to pay more because of early settlement penalties.
Tips to avoid insurance pitfalls this festive season
December is here and with it the excitement of heading off for some much needed rest and relaxation sets in. This typically signals taking some time out from the shopping, travel arrangements and last minute work wrap-ups to secure your hom...
Will the drought affect Cape Town tourism this December?
The reality of the drought in the Western Cape specifically has been the subject of both conversation and headlines alike over recent months. The City of Cape Town reported In October that if consumption is not reduced to 500 million litres of c...
Black Friday: Furnishing your new apartment
Finding a new apartment is only half the trouble when you decide to move into an unfurnished flat. Before sending boxes and bags to your new home, you need to make sure you’ve also secured appliances, cupboards, and furniture.
New app uplifts informal traders
Informal traders will have the opportunity to both make and receive payments on their mobile phones, thanks to a collaboration between Mastercard and local fintech start-up, Spazapp.
Should you invest in commercial real estate?
Investing in private property is usually seen as a stable, risk-averse decision that will guarantee constant returns. But nowadays investors are leaning towards commercial real estate instead.
End of November to signal a sharp petrol price increase
As previously predicted the Automobile Association (AA) have forecasted a sharp jump in fuel prices at the end of November. This is according to the Automobile Association, which says that motorists cannot expect much relief from a weakenin...
Spam-blocking app to open offices in SA
Truecaller, the popular cellphone app that allows users to block unwanted calls, has announced it will launch its regional headquarters in South Africa. The app currently hosts over 250 million users worldwide, and it enables them to identify, f...