Articles by Jessica Anne Wood
Are South Africans cutting back?
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.
What to expect from the repo rate announcement
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
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%
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has announced that the repo rate will remain unchanged at seven percent.
FSB warns against Olmen Finance Services
Olmen Finance Services is not an authorised Financial Services Provider (FSP), the Financial Services Board (FSB) has warned.
Why do stores make it so hard to compare costs?
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
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%
National Treasury is proposing a 20% sugar tax on sugar sweetened beverages to be implemented on 1 April 2017.
FSB warns against Outlook Forex Traders
The Financial Services Board (FSB) has warned the public about conducting business with Outlook Forex Traders.
Wild animals unleashed at Pick n Pay
Pick n Pay has launched another collectable promotion, approximately a year after its apparently successful Stikeez promotion.
How to save on paying tax
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.
Another supermarket gimmick?
Checkers is the latest store to launch a 'free' collectable targeted at children, available when you spend R150.