Articles by Jessica Anne Wood
Do SA Olympians pay tax on their medals?
The Olympics are over and South Africa’s ten medallists have returned home. Minister of Sport and Recreation Fikile Mbalula announced upon the athlete’s return that they will receive extra monetary compensation for their ...
Woolworths boasts strong financial results
Group sales for WHL increased by 16.4% to R72.1 billion despite challenging conditions in both South Africa and Australasia where the group has operations.
Calculating your credit score
A credit report is a vital document that records all your debt and your repayment history on that debt. If your credit report is poor, i.e. you have large amounts of debt and you miss payments etc., a loans or credit provider may be unwilling to...
RAF payments to be restructured
The Road Accident Fund (RAF) may soon be replaced by the Road Accident Benefit Scheme (RABS) changing the way in which claims are made and paid.
Online passport and ID applications
You can now apply for your ID or passport online through Home Affairs e-channel. This process allows you to complete the process online.
Absa double debits clients
Last week Absa customers took to Hello Peter to complain about double debits on their accounts. On 9 and 10 August, some customers experienced an issue where transactions were being deducted twice from their debit or credit cards.
Fuel price decrease expected in September
The AA have noted that fuel prices could decrease again in September.
New number plates to be issued in 2017
The Department of Transport (DoT) has announced the introduction of a new licence plate format to be implemented in 2017.
When can your bond approval be reassessed?
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...
Investment guide: Steinhoff Holdings
International furniture, household goods and general merchandise manufacturer and retailer Steinhoff International Holdings is set to acquire Mattress Firm Holding, as US-based bedding retailer. Justmoney looks at what impact this may have on it...
Who decides who inherits your retirement death benefits?
You may think that you have the final say in who receives your retirement savings upon your death, but it isn’t as easy as stating it in a will. Anyone who is financially dependent on you can claim a portion of your retirement fund death ...
The impact of the elections on SA credit rating
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.