Articles by Jessica Anne Wood
Fuel prices likely to drop in April
According to the Automobile Association of South Africa (AA), fuel prices look set to decrease in April, and even with the fuel levy and RAF levy increase taking effect in April the fuel price should be cheaper than March.
Increase in claims in 2016 – Liberty
In 2016, Liberty paid out 91.8% of claims, to the value of R4.3 billion. This is 13% more (in value terms) than 2015.
Is it necessary to have a funeral policy?
Funeral policies can offer family members peace of mind that when a loved one passes away there will be funds to cover the expenses of the funeral and burial.
When can the bank repossess your house?
Can your home loan provider simply evict you off the property, or do the right of unlawful occupiers apply to you to?
What can you claim critical illness cover for?
Critical illness cover was developed to offer financial reassurance should a life-changing health issue (mainly illness) impact you and your family.
Fitch ratings downgrades South Africa
Following from the sub-investment ratings downgrade by Standard & Poor’s (S&P) earlier this week, Fitch ratings agency has followed suit, downgrading South Africa’s foreign and local currency rating to j...
SA Financial institutions downgraded: How could this affect you?
Ratings agency Standard and Poor’s (S&P) has downgraded the credit rating of financial institutions within South Africa.
Managing your insurance in a tough economy
Bertus Visser, chief executive of distribution at PSG Insure, notes that many analysts are warning the need to tighten our belts and prepare for tougher economic times. He advises that looking at your insurance, and ways to save around the house...
Will there be an insider trading investigation following Gordhan removal?
According to David Maynier, Democratic Alliance (DA) shadow minister of Finance, the Financial Services Board (FSB) confirmed that it will investigate possible ‘insider trading’ linked to the dismissal of former Finance Minister Pr...
Increase is cash robberies expected in April
It is an unfortunate reality that over holiday periods such as Christmas and Easter, as well as public holidays, there is an increase in crime. Cash Connect Management Solutions have warned that the upcoming Easter weekend will see a peak in crime.
Insurance cover for the different stages of your life
The importance of having adequate insurance in place is often stressed by financial advisors and experts. However, it is important to keep in mind that your insurance needs will change throughout your life.
Factoring medical costs into your retirement
Medical costs as you get older often increase due to poorer health. These costs should form a part of your financial plan for retirement.