Articles by Jessica Anne Wood

Barclays Africa: A potential buyer

Barclays Africa: A potential buyer

25 April 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Barclays Africa has had a lot of interest in it, with a potential buyer for the banking group being named as Atlas Mara.

Fuel price hike anticipated - AA

Fuel price hike anticipated - AA

27 April 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

The AA is anticipating a fuel price hike in May, despite a strengthening Rand/US Dollar exchange rate.

Cheapest mobile phones

Cheapest mobile phones

2 May 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Justmoney surveys the cheapest mobile available and finds out if they are value for money.

Capitec Bank fails to put the customer first – Summit

Capitec Bank fails to put the customer first – Summit

4 May 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Summit Financial Partners has lodged a case with the Stellenbosch magistrate’s court for reckless lending against Capitec Bank.

The most expensive loans

The most expensive loans

9 May 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Justmoney looks at the maximum interest that can be charged on various credit agreements.

Children funeral policies, are they legal?

Children funeral policies, are they legal?

5 May 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Recent reports highlighted the sale of funeral cover to recipients of child welfare grants. The claim that the funds are deducted directly from the grant, prior to it being deposited in the recipient’s bank account. Justmon...

Investment guide: Investing in SAB

Investment guide: Investing in SAB

9 May 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

South African Breweries (SAB) is one of the largest major investable alcohol companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). This guide looks at investing in SAB Miller, as well as the alcohol industry as a whole.

Government to stop social grant deductions

Government to stop social grant deductions

11 May 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

The Department of Social Development has come out voicing its concern about unauthorised deductions being taken off of social welfare grants.

Free WhatsApp for FNB Connect customers

Free WhatsApp for FNB Connect customers

12 May 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

From 1 May to 31 July 2016, FNB Connect customers can enjoy free WhatsApp messaging services.

No load shedding this winter – Eskom

No load shedding this winter – Eskom

12 May 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Eskom has come out claiming that there will be no load shedding this winter.

Rate hike relief for consumers in May?

Rate hike relief for consumers in May?

16 May 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Nomura research analyst Peter Attard Montalto has noted that consumers might be in for a reprieve in the rate hiking cycle ahead of the latest MPC announcement on Thursday.

Why insurance premiums increase

Why insurance premiums increase

22 May 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

You may wonder why insurance premiums continue to increase while the value of the item decreases, Justmoney spoke to an insurance expert to find out why they increase.