Articles by Jessica Anne Wood

Graduate tax would not be fair – economist

Graduate tax would not be fair – economist

25 July 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

The ongoing issue of the cost of tertiary education in South Africa, together with the #FeesMustFall movement, lead to the establishment of a Fees Commission of Inquiry into university funding. Universities South Africa has reportedly ...

A guide to blockchain and Bitcoin

A guide to blockchain and Bitcoin

25 July 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

In an ever-evolving world, digital currencies are being accepted by some product and service providers as payment, but not yet by the major banks. Bitcoin is accepted at over 30,000 online websites through Payfast, one of South Africa’s p...

Graduate tax – The thinking behind it

Graduate tax – The thinking behind it

26 July 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Following reports of a proposed graduate tax to help cover university tuition costs for students, Justmoney contacted Universities South Africa, the organisation that put the idea forward.

Biometric payments – The future of shopping?

Biometric payments – The future of shopping?

26 July 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

The Payments Association of South Africa (PASA) is working with MasterCard and Visa to facilitate biometric authentication on payment cards.

National minimum wage: What business leaders, Malema and the government say about it

National minimum wage: What business leaders, Malema and the government say about it

28 July 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Government wants the national minimum wage (NMW) to be implemented later this year. However, there are still disputes regarding what the NMW should be.  

Petrol to decrease by 99 cents

Petrol to decrease by 99 cents

31 July 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Good news for motorists this month, fuel prices are decreasing this Wednesday (3 August).

The effect of a junk status on debt in SA

The effect of a junk status on debt in SA

31 July 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Justmoney looks at the impact that a credit ratings downgrade could have on debt in South Africa.

Local elections: Three incorrect claims

Local elections: Three incorrect claims

1 August 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Over the weekend, the African National Congress (ANC), the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) held election rallies but according to Africa Check, some of the claims made by all three parties are not accurate.

Nedbank interim financial results

Nedbank interim financial results

1 August 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Nedbank released its interim financial results for 2016 on Monday. According to Nedbank’s presentation, total defaults at the bank increased by 10.4% in the six months to June 2016 compared to June 2015.

Why women need a unique financial plan

Why women need a unique financial plan

3 August 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

As a women it is important that you are financial secure, regardless of whether you are a career woman or a stay at home mom, to ensure you are covered in any eventuality, from illness and disability, to divorce or the death of your spouse.

The impact of the elections on SA credit rating

The impact of the elections on SA credit rating

4 August 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

The results of the local elections have many wondering how this will affect the decisions of the ratings agencies come the end of the year.

When can your bond approval be reassessed?

When can your bond approval be reassessed?

9 August 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Your bond has been approved and you are looking forward to moving into your new home. But before you go on that spending spree to furnish your new home take a breath. First National Bank (FNB) has warned that taking on more debt after a home loa...