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3 Tips to maintain your credit score

3 Tips to maintain your credit score

13 December 2020

With the cost of living ever increasing, honouring your credit agreements can be difficult. However, it’s essential to make your repayments on time, as failing to do so will damage your credit score, and your ability to obtain further cre...

Prime and repo rates: How do they affect you?

Prime and repo rates: How do they affect you?

12 December 2020

When we talk about borrowing money, terms like the repo rate and the prime lending rate tend to come up. But what are they and how do they affect you?

Make rewards programmes work for you

Make rewards programmes work for you

30 November 2020

Many retailers and financial service providers have introduced rewards programmes, or loyalty programmes, to retain their customers and make them feel appreciated. These programmes can help you save money, but you have to know how to make them w...

Aligning your financial goals in a relationship

Aligning your financial goals in a relationship

23 November 2020

When two people enter into a partnership through dating, marriage, co-habiting, etc, usually there‘s an enormous amount of effort spent on finding commonalities. However, this process often neglects the financial status and long term goal...

Kids say the darndest things – about money. How can you help them?

Kids say the darndest things – about money. How can you help them?

8 November 2020

The 20th of November annually marks World Children’s Day. To celebrate the day, we quizzed some kids about what money means to them. To our surprise, many of the children recognised the importance of money, and the value of saving it as a...

Which bank account is best for your child?

Which bank account is best for your child?

5 November 2020

One of the best ways to teach children about the importance of money is by opening a bank account for them. With World Children’s Day just around the corner, JustMoney contacted the most prominent banks to compare kids’ bank accoun...

5 Ways to borrow - choose carefully

5 Ways to borrow - choose carefully

28 October 2020

There are many ways to obtain credit. It’s up to you to choose which form is suitable for your needs. But before you make that choice, it’s important to weigh the pros and cons of each.

Your retirement savings could be the key to owning a home

Your retirement savings could be the key to owning a home

24 October 2020

Many people would love to become home owners but don’t know or have the means to do so. However, there are many ways, and one of them includes using your pension or retirement savings to secure a home loan.

A guide to saving after retirement

A guide to saving after retirement

17 October 2020

Everyone knows that saving for your retirement is good for many reasons, such as not having to depend on social grants or your family, and sustaining the quality of the life you’re leading.  However, many people think that once they ...

What scares you about your finances?

What scares you about your finances?

8 October 2020

Finances can be anxiety-inducing. If money matters keep you up at night or make your brow sweat, know that you are not alone. JustMoney spoke to some of our readers about their financial fears. The information below may help to ease these anxieties.

Be careful of credit scams – protect yourself!

Be careful of credit scams – protect yourself!

28 September 2020

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?  

Is a home loan a great savings tool?

Is a home loan a great savings tool?

21 September 2020

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?

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