Articles by Danielle van Wyk
22seven: Worth a try?
We live in an era where there is an app for everything. From monitoring your heart rate and menstrual cycle to tracking your sleeping habits and your monthly budget. While this may seem invasive being made aware of your spending habits and where...
What to do when your ex kicks you off their medical aid
Justmoney spoke to insurance industry experts to gain insight into what to do if your ex removes you from his or her medical aid plan.
The cover you need at every age and stage
Insurance is often neglected during people’s twenties and inflated during their forties. So, which insurance products should you pursue at which age?
Youth bank accounts - which comes out on top?
As a student, money may be tight, and bank fees may reduce your funds further. We compare youth accounts from South Africa’s four biggest banks to find out which is most cost-effective.
Nedbank Greenbacks not in favour of the consumer
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...
Travel insurance through medical aid: Is it enough?
Having travel insurance as an added benefit with your medical aid is common practise, but what does it cover and is it enough?
A photographer’s journey into entrepreneurship
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.
What happens to your retirement savings when you get a new job?
Having a retirement annuity in place is a critical part of financial planning. But what happens to the fund should you start a job at a different company? We investigate.
E-tolls: the fate of the Gauteng motorist
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...
Does being an influencer really pay?
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...
Can you evict paying residential tenants?
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
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...