Articles by Danielle van Wyk

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

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...

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...

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.

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?

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...

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?

