Articles by Danielle van Wyk
Money Savvy Kids: Are you looking to start your own business?
Are you looking to start your own business, but finding that the process can be overwhelming? From sales, marketing, and operational teams to budgets and cash flow, there is quite a bit that goes into starting one’s own business.
Do you want to settle your debt?
You may be considering settling one or more of your credit accounts. We look at how you can navigate this process.
Fuel rewards programme – how to fill up on petrol and points
South Africa’s volatile economy has often meant that factors like the fuel price bear the brunt. This year alone the country’s fuel price has fluctuated by between R1.50 to almost R3, which has put increasing pressure on motorists....
Is your home correctly priced for the market?
The property market is typically in either one of two phases, a buyers’ market or a sellers’ market. According to real estate experts, we are currently in a buyer’s market. For this reason, it is important as a seller to cor...
Best ways to save your money short-term
For many, it seems close to impossible to save when spending on holiday getaways, Christmas gifts, while also trying to ensure there’s money left to survive January. Justmoney takes a look at the best ways you can save during the short term.
What to do when you’ve been denied a home loan
After months of scanning property sites and attending showhouse after showhouse, you’ve finally found what you’ve been looking for. But your dream of owning a home comes crumbling down when you receive the news that you’ve b...
3 Ways to save for your child’s education
Tertiary education is extremely expensive, and even more so when your child has dreams of becoming a doctor, or lawyer for example. As a parent or guardian financing these dreams is often a concern. But it needn’t be if you plan ahead.
Are you overindebted?
With debt levels increasing at 13% more than income levels, South Africans are more debt-stressed now than arguably ever before. This is iterated by the National Credit Regulator’s (NCR) report that nearly half of credit-active consumers ...
How new drunk driving laws may affect your car insurance
South Africa’s drunk driving culture is one of the worst globally with an estimated half of all road accidents being caused by drivers who’re under the influence of alcohol.
Part 3: Debt rehabilitation explained
In the third part of our Debt-ucate series we explore which debt rehabilitation solutions are available, and what they entail.
The 411 on funeral costs
You might not want to consider this while you’re in the prime of your life, raising your children, or planning towards something special, but death is inevitable and planning for funeral costs necessary. In these uncertain times anything ...
Lock down your finances
There are quite a few things that may influence your personal finances. These include an economic recession, losing your job, not receiving your full salary, your company closing, or even a state of disaster in your country, such as the current ...