Articles by Danielle van Wyk

Tax free savings accounts – Which offer you the best value?

Tax free savings accounts – Which offer you the best value?

20 May 2019 · Danielle van Wyk

This week Justmoney compares TFSA’s across the five banks mentioned to see which bank allows for the most savings potential and which is cheaper to utilise.

Are you liable for your spouse’s debt?

Are you liable for your spouse’s debt?

19 May 2019 · Danielle van Wyk

Marriage may signal taking on someone’s last name, family, and even traditions. But are you signing up to be liable for your spouse’s debt too? And if your life partner is made redundant or fired, will you be responsible for your s...

MoneySmart: Is it worth your while?

MoneySmart: Is it worth your while?

6 May 2019 · Danielle van Wyk

Budgeting apps have revolutionised the way in which consumers manage their finances. From being able to access all your bank accounts to gaining access to budgeting tools, savings structures, and having your spending habits tracked – all ...

Do you need credit to survive Easter?

Do you need credit to survive Easter?

17 April 2019 · Danielle van Wyk

Easter weekend is here and with it the expectation of celebration. While there is nothing wrong with this, it often means spending more money than you bargained for.  

Can you evict paying residential tenants?

Can you evict paying residential tenants?

11 April 2019 · Danielle van Wyk

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

How one entrepreneur designed her financial future

11 April 2019 · Danielle van Wyk

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...

Does being an influencer really pay?

Does being an influencer really pay?

4 April 2019 · Danielle van Wyk

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...

E-tolls: the fate of the Gauteng motorist

E-tolls: the fate of the Gauteng motorist

28 March 2019 · Danielle van Wyk

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...

A photographer’s journey into entrepreneurship

A photographer’s journey into entrepreneurship

12 March 2019 · Danielle van Wyk

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.

Travel insurance through medical aid: Is it enough?

Travel insurance through medical aid: Is it enough?

11 March 2019 · Danielle van Wyk

Having travel insurance as an added benefit with your medical aid is common practise, but what does it cover and is it enough?

Nedbank Greenbacks not in favour of the consumer

Nedbank Greenbacks not in favour of the consumer

26 February 2019 · Danielle van Wyk

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...

The cover you need at every age and stage

The cover you need at every age and stage

11 February 2019 · Danielle van Wyk

Insurance is often neglected during people’s twenties and inflated during their forties. So, which insurance products should you pursue at which age?