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What you should do before getting a car loan
Before you take out a car loan it is important to go through these basic steps to ensure you are getting the best deal, says Wesbank.
Regulator raids WC lenders
The NCR conducted raids in the Western Cape over the past week to root out credit providers who are contravening the law.
Changes to credit rules
There are several changes to credit rules and regulations, which are aimed at ensuring that consumers do not end up indebted.

10 Fundamental financial mistakes
Keeping track of your personal finances can be difficult, and sometimes even the smallest mistakes can cost you dearly. We consider ten of the more fundamental financial mistakes, and offer some tips on how to avoid them.
PMBs should be more inclusive
According to Dr Rajesh Patel, head of benefit and risk at the BHF, diagnosis based prescribed minimum benefits are discriminatory.
Buy Stikeez for R4.99
You no longer have to adhere to the rule of purchasing groceries to get your Stikeez. Complete your collection by buying them for R4.99.
Fraudster from Russia targeting South Africans?
While MMM South Africa purports to be a financial aid and donation exchange platform, questions are being asked by the NCC about the legitimacy of the website.
Myth busted: House prices can decline - FNB
One of the big myths surrounding the residential property market is that house prices always go up. This is absolutely not true.
Legitimacy of EAOs investigated by government
The government wants to investigate the number of emolument attachment orders (EAOs) taken out against public servants.
Low cost options discriminatory - BHF
The BHF are urging the medical schemes industry to do more than simply adding more affordable benefits to already established products.
Woolworths appoints new CEO
Woolworths Holding Limited has appointed Zyda Rylands (pictured) as the new CEO of Woolworths South Africa.
Credit check failure an isolated incident - Edgars
A relative of a Justmoney staffer was asked to lie about her employment in order to make the application and approvals process for an Edgars account go quicker.

