Articles by Jessica Anne Wood
Why women need a unique financial plan
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.
Local elections: Three incorrect claims
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 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.
Petrol to decrease by 99 cents
Good news for motorists this month, fuel prices are decreasing this Wednesday (3 August).
The effect of a junk status on debt in SA
Justmoney looks at the impact that a credit ratings downgrade could have on debt in South Africa.
National minimum wage: What business leaders, Malema and the government say about it
Government wants the national minimum wage (NMW) to be implemented later this year. However, there are still disputes regarding what the NMW should be.
Graduate tax – The thinking behind it
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?
The Payments Association of South Africa (PASA) is working with MasterCard and Visa to facilitate biometric authentication on payment cards.
Sending money to Zimbabwe
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.
Graduate tax would not be fair – economist
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
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...
SA insurance gap widening
The insurance gap in South Africa is widening, but technological advances might be the way to address this issue.