Articles by Staff Writer

Financial planning is formula for success in life

11 June 2008 · Staff Writer

Not taking good care of financial planning is as irresponsible.

Is 2% too much, too late?

10 June 2008 · Staff Writer

The Reserve Bank meets on June 12th to consider interest rates, with a massive 2% hike widely expected. But with South African’s already struggling with costly debts and a high cost of living, Justmoney.co.za questions the wisdom of such action

25 % of debtors risk bankruptcy by skipping repayments

10 June 2008 · Staff Writer

As the next interest rate looms, South Africans risk double trouble by skipping debt repayments

Residential market in Amanzimtoti picking up

10 June 2008 · Staff Writer

The residential property market in Amanzimtoti is showing definite signs of picking up.

Don’t lock yourself into a fixed interest rate

9 June 2008 · Staff Writer

Fixing interest on your home loan could be a big mistake.

Homeowners feeling down

9 June 2008 · Staff Writer

More repossessions on the cards as we face another hike

Shopping at the credit store

6 June 2008 · Staff Writer

New research shows that retailers sell the most credit through store cards.

Middle-sector house prices tumble 5%

6 June 2008 · Staff Writer

House prices in the middle segment of the market fell 5% year on year in April.

Cars sacrificed as repo rate bites

6 June 2008 · Staff Writer

Local auctioneers are reporting a 'marked' increase in the number of repossessed property auctions.

Revised bill for tax advisers published

4 June 2008 · Staff Writer

Auditors who give tax advice would not be subject to the disciplinary procedures of a new regulatory board.

Nominal house price growth forecast at 5-6%

4 June 2008 · Staff Writer

Nominal house price growth of between 5% and 6% is projected for 2008.

Standard Bank computers on the blink

3 June 2008 · Staff Writer

Standard bank group had to close its doors for about three hours when software problems prevented branch, internet and credit card payments.