Articles by Isabelle Coetzee
Can you take out vehicle finance on an old vehicle?
As it turns out, creditors have several concerns regarding cars older than 10 years. Justmoney has a look at why creditors are sceptical of older vehicles and what you can do to get around this.
What kind of bank account should you open?
Have you considered what each of these options really means? Do you know whether you’re banking according to your needs? Justmoney has a look at the difference between a transactional (cheque/current) and savings account, when it’s...
Calculate your vehicle finance instalments
You’ve dreamed of a set of wheels since you can remember, and now that you’re a responsible adult with a steady income, you’re ready to take on funding to make this dream a reality. But what kind of vehicle finance options a...
Check the interest before you take a loan
Justmoney takes a look at what influences the interest rate on a personal loan, the difference between secured and unsecured loans, and its impact on the interest rate.
How much do you need to earn to buy property?
Buying your first property may be daunting. There are so many factors to consider, such as the state of the neighbourhood you’re looking in and the property market at the time. But what about your financial situation? Which factors will i...
Comparison of Gold Credit Cards offered at top South African banks
Nowadays banks are less particular about the colour of the cards they offer. However, they still name their cards based on the original colours. This week Justmoney found out how gold credit cards compare with one another.
How to save for your child’s tertiary education
If you’re about to welcome a child into your home, you may have wondered what his or her future holds. Perhaps you picture your child as a doctor or scientist, or as a creative designer or movie producer. But achieving these dreams comes ...
Discovery Vitality: The impact it had on my health
It’s nearly 30 degrees outside, but my windows are closed to prevent further wildfire smoke from entering my bedroom. I’m hopping around, squatting and lunging my way into my “cardio zone” so that I can earn 200 point...
More than just selling – being an entrepreneur at a market
It only takes a couple of seconds for Sheryl Ozinsky, co-founder of the Oranjezicht City Farm (OZCF) Market, to tell whether an entrepreneur will succeed as a local trader. By looking at their body language, she immediately gets a sense of wheth...
What do doctors have to say about ‘leisure sickness’?
We got in touch with local physicians to find out what they think about leisure sickness. We had a look at the symptoms, treatment, and costs thereof, and we found out which other illnesses could display similar symptoms.
How much money do you need to retire?
Justmoney takes a look at two different retirement formulas, known as the 4% rule and the rule of 300, to find out how much money South Africans will need at retirement and what they need to do once they have retired.
How to organise a protest in South Africa
Following the announcement of rising crime statistics on Tuesday, the Cape Flats community is planning a mass shutdown at the beginning of October to demand an end to gang violence. Crime is an ongoing problem in the Cape Flats. With South Afric...