Articles by Jessica Anne Wood

How to save on paying tax

How to save on paying tax

10 July 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

With tax season officially open, Judy Snyman, fiduciary specialist at AlphaWealth, offers some tips on ways that individuals, and possibly companies and trusts, can reduce their income tax liability.

FSB warns against Outlook Forex Traders

FSB warns against Outlook Forex Traders

11 July 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

The Financial Services Board (FSB) has warned the public about conducting business with Outlook Forex Traders.

Why do stores make it so hard to compare costs?

Why do stores make it so hard to compare costs?

17 July 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Food price inflation has affected many consumers in recent months. Factors leading to this have included tough economic conditions, as well as the ongoing drought. When comparing the inflation of four of South Africa’s largest r...

Achieving wealth even when times are tough

Achieving wealth even when times are tough

17 July 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

When times are tough, it is not the time to take desperate measures, such as investing in ‘get rich quick schemes’, but rather to analyse your everyday spending decisions and financial habits.

Sugar tax may exceed proposed 20%

Sugar tax may exceed proposed 20%

17 July 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

National Treasury is proposing a 20% sugar tax on sugar sweetened beverages to be implemented on 1 April 2017.

FSB warns against Olmen Finance Services

FSB warns against Olmen Finance Services

19 July 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Olmen Finance Services is not an authorised Financial Services Provider (FSP), the Financial Services Board (FSB) has warned.

What to expect from the repo rate announcement

What to expect from the repo rate announcement

20 July 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

In the lead up to the announcement, there has been much speculation as to the decision, with many stating that the repo rate will remain unchanged at 7%.

3 Insurance mistakes, and how to avoid them

3 Insurance mistakes, and how to avoid them

20 July 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Insurance can be costly and is one of the areas where people try to save on expenses. However, this can end up hurting you financially in the long run if you need to make a claim and you have skimped on your insurance.

Repo rate remains at 7%

Repo rate remains at 7%

20 July 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has announced that the repo rate will remain unchanged at seven percent.

SA insurance gap widening

SA insurance gap widening

21 July 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

The insurance gap in South Africa is widening, but technological advances might be the way to address this issue.

Sending money to Zimbabwe

Sending money to Zimbabwe

25 July 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Sending money across the border to family members still in Zimbabwe, as well as other African countries, is something that many people do. Justmoney looks at the cost involved in cross-border money transfers.

Are South Africans cutting back?

Are South Africans cutting back?

21 July 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

In tough economic times, people feel the need to tighten their belts and cut back on their spending, but many people are still finding ways to afford their wants.