Articles by Jessica Anne Wood

Should you bank with FNB?

Should you bank with FNB?

29 February 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Following a string of complaints that money was fraudulently removed from FNB accounts, a forensic consultant has warned people against the bank.

Standard Bank system down on 7 February

Standard Bank system down on 7 February

2 February 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Standard Bank customers to experience service disruptions on Sunday 7 February.

Islamic banking popularity increases

Islamic banking popularity increases

24 January 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

According to FNB, Islamic banking is increasing in popularity as people seek alternative banking solutions.

High data bills - What is causing them?

High data bills - What is causing them?

11 January 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Justmoney contacted three mobile network providers to find out about data usage and what to do if you are overcharged. 

Should SMSes be free?

Should SMSes be free?

4 February 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

The Wi-Fi Forum SA has called for SMSes to be free to compete with OTT services like WhatsApp. 

Altech subscribers to remain with current network providers

Altech subscribers to remain with current network providers

11 February 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Existing Altech Autopage customers will remain with their current network provider if the sale of their subscriber list goes through.

Cell C increases contract buyout value

Cell C increases contract buyout value

14 February 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Cell C has increased its contract buyout to R20,000 from R10,000 and you do not need to trade-in your cell phone. 

Retirement reforms: What do they really mean?

Retirement reforms: What do they really mean?

16 February 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

The new retirement rules, which will be implemented from 1 March 2016, have been met with a mixed response. 

Saving and investment products to be comparable

Saving and investment products to be comparable

14 February 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

With effect from 1 June 2016 investors will be able to carry out cost comparisons across investment products. 

SANRAL explains the AARTO amendments

SANRAL explains the AARTO amendments

6 January 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

SANRAL has come out to clarify what the amendments to AARTO really mean for motorists.

Changes to income tax explained

Changes to income tax explained

24 February 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

We take a deeper look into the tax annoucements and its impact.  

E-toll tariffs to increase

E-toll tariffs to increase

18 February 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

E-toll tariffs to increase while SANRAL and ETC continue campaign to get people to pay their outstanding debts.