Articles by Jessica Anne Wood
Investment guide: Woolworths
Recent reports highlighted the financial issues that appear to be plaguing Woolworths. This is compounded by a growing number of retailers vying for the declining spending power of consumers. However, it can be difficult to judge the ...
Can banks change your credit agreement?
If you innocently dip into your access bond to use the capital to fund a building project, your child’s tertiary education or anything else for that matter you could be opening yourself up to paying more in interest. This is according to ...
Pick n Pay Smart Shopper credit facility
Store cards with a credit facility have mainly been offered by clothing stores but Pick n Pay also in on the act with a new credit facility available via their Smart Shopper card.
Ford Kuga fires: Will your insurance pay out?
Following the recall of 4556 Ford Kuga 1.6L due to a coolant system error, a number of people have voiced concerns regarding their vehicles. Some Ford Kuga drivers are worried they will not get a good trade-in value on the vehicle due ...
Eskom interrupts power supply to defaulting municipalities
While the power utility has reached payment agreements with five defaulting municipalities, Eskom will initiate supply interruptions to a number of municipalities in the Free State, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, and North West.
Cape Town water crisis: How bad is it?
There are many claims making the rounds regarding the ongoing water crisis in the country. Some of the claims include those stating that Cape Town only has 100 days of water left, with others warning of water-shedding. However, you need not put ...
Contract payment break with MTN
If you are struggling with your debt repayments you may be able to apply for a payment ‘holiday’ from certain service providers or companies, which could help you back on your feet. Local cell phone network provider MTN, for instan...
Fuel levy likely to see large increase
According to Dawie Roodt, chief economist of the Efficient Group, motorists should expect a hike in the fuel levy this year. In addition, this year could see a higher oil price and a possibly weaker Rand. Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan will ann...
Consumers to feel drought relief
According to reports, the drought that the country suffered in 2016 is over. However, that doesn’t mean that we should dance through our sprinklers for joy just yet as the impact of the drought will still be felt for a while yet...
Fuel price hike for January 2017
The year is starting off with a fuel price increase. On Friday, the Department of Energy announced that diesel and petrol prices will increase from 4 January.
Fuel price hike expected in January
According to the Automobile Association of South Africa (AA), motorists can expect to pay more for fuel in the New Year. This follows from a review of the unaudited mid-month fuel price data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF).
Pension funds made to compensate beneficiaries
The Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator released two statements regarding incidents where pension funds had not followed the correct steps and procedures in dealing with the claims made by beneficiaries.