Articles by Angelique Ruzicka

SA ranked 36th wealthiest in Allianz study

SA ranked 36th wealthiest in Allianz study

28 September 2017 · Angelique Ruzicka

Millions of South African people suffer from poverty and the government grants do little to alleviate the burden. However, the country has been declared 36th wealthiest country out of 50 countries for the second time in a row in the eighth Allia...

Russel Simmons to headline Liberty Vuka Knowledge Summit

Russel Simmons to headline Liberty Vuka Knowledge Summit

28 September 2017 · Angelique Ruzicka

Russell Simmons, US mogul, has been announced as the key note speaker at the The Liberty Vuka Knowledge Summit. The summit will take place on November 1 and 2, at the Sandton Convention Centre.

New bank launches in South Africa

New bank launches in South Africa

28 September 2017 · Angelique Ruzicka

A new bank is set to put the cat among the pigeons. It was announced this week that TymeDigital has been issued an operating licence by the South African Reserve Bank by Commonwealth Bank SA. TymeDigital by Commonwealth Bank SA receives a b...

FNB Securities has been voted the Top Advice Broker in the annual Intellidex Top Stockbrokers awards for 2017.

FNB Securities has been voted the Top Advice Broker in the annual Intellidex Top Stockbrokers awards for 2017.

28 September 2017 · Angelique Ruzicka

FNB Securities has been voted the Top Advice Broker in the annual Intellidex Top Stockbrokers awards for 2017. 

Pick n Pay launches store account

Pick n Pay launches store account

25 September 2017 · Angelique Ruzicka

Last week major food retailer, Pick n Pay, launched a new account, with what it says will be accompanied with great benefits for all qualifying Smart Shoppers and other customers who sign up to be a Smart Shopper.

NCR fines Shoprite R1m for reckless lending

NCR fines Shoprite R1m for reckless lending

7 September 2017 · Angelique Ruzicka

The National Consumer Tribunal (Tribunal) says it has found Shoprite guilty of reckless lending and fined it a whopping R1 million for its transgressions.                          ...

ConCourt rules property owners not responsible for inherited debt

ConCourt rules property owners not responsible for inherited debt

29 August 2017 · Angelique Ruzicka

Municipalities can no longer hound you for the debt that the former owner of your property accumulated, thanks to a new ruling made by the Constitutional Court 

How to buy a car at an auction

How to buy a car at an auction

29 August 2017 · Angelique Ruzicka

It’s common to buy a car from a dealership or through classifieds sections of local papers but it’s also possible to get a good deal at an auction if you know what to do. While often considered industry events, car auctions can be ...

Make money through the Dialdirect app

Make money through the Dialdirect app

28 August 2017 · Angelique Ruzicka

Insurer Dialdirect has launched an app which it claims will help drivers earn more money and improve driver safety. 

How to keep a healthy bank account

How to keep a healthy bank account

10 August 2017 · Angelique Ruzicka

A healthy bank balance with plenty of zeros is surely what makes a ‘healthy bank account’, but according to FNB nothing could be further from the truth. It’s actually all about how you manage your money. 

4 ways women can empower themselves financially

4 ways women can empower themselves financially

7 August 2017 · Angelique Ruzicka

Women can improve their financial well-being by budgeting, saying the occasional 'no', organising a will and ensuring that they are financially secure in retirement.

5 Financial mistakes to avoid before buying a home

5 Financial mistakes to avoid before buying a home

3 August 2017 · Angelique Ruzicka

One of the most exciting things you can do is buy a home. However, in many instances people get so caught up in buying their dream home that they can make some typical mistakes which could ultimately make the lose money or even prevent you from ...