Articles by Danielle van Wyk

Apply now for a FLISP housing subsidy

Apply now for a FLISP housing subsidy

17 March 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

The Western Cape DHS calls on all lower income first time home buyers to apply for the FLISP housing subsidy soon. 

Bonitas and Liberty Life merge

Bonitas and Liberty Life merge

17 March 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

We look at the potential Bonitas and Liberty Life merge and how it affects its' members. 

Airfares could increase in April

Airfares could increase in April

13 March 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

We look at the possible airfare increases and speak to our local airlines about how this will affect their prices. 

Tips to take care of your investments

Tips to take care of your investments

13 March 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

We speak to industry experts on ways in which you can best look after your investments. 

Salt Benefits Employees fined R20 000

Salt Benefits Employees fined R20 000

10 March 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

Salt Employee Benefits have landed themselves in contravention of the Pension Fund Act. 

Unsecured lending on the up

Unsecured lending on the up

10 March 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

We take a look at the rising trend of unsecured lending and what the consequences thereof. 

Moody’s puts SA in line for another downgrade

Moody’s puts SA in line for another downgrade

9 March 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

We look at Treasury and economist response to Moody's announcement to place SA on review in line for a downgrade. 

To increase VAT or not?

To increase VAT or not?

8 March 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

Despite no increase in the VAT tax this year, economists are suggesting that there may be one on the way. 

Investec fund wins top honours

Investec fund wins top honours

6 March 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

Investec Global Franchise fund took top honours at the Morningstar awards last week, we take a deeper look into the fund. 

How non-disclosure could terminate medical aid membership

How non-disclosure could terminate medical aid membership

3 March 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

We look at how non-disclosure for medical aid schemes like Discovery can result in immediate membership termination. 

Has the Budget speech averted a downgrade?

Has the Budget speech averted a downgrade?

24 February 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

Post Budget speech and the question remains was it enough to avert a ratings downgrade?  

Highlights from the 2016 Budget speech

Highlights from the 2016 Budget speech

23 February 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

We look at the highlights from the 2016 Budget speech that took place earlier today.