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10 Investment questions you should ask
Many people are venturing into the world of investing in a bid to make extra cash during these tough economic times. According to the Financial Planning Institute, 76% of South Africans are interested in making sure their investments are profita...
How carpooling can affect your car insurance
The concept of carpooling is far from new. Sharing rides can save considerably on expenses, and break the boredom of a long trip, or a transit in peak-hour traffic.
Life after SABMiller
South African Breweries, SA’s largest brewing and bottling company, has officially been absorbed into AB Inbev, the largest brewer in the world. We posed a few questions to Nilan Morar, head trader at stockbroking company Purple Group, ab...
10 Ways to spend your tax refund
It’s tax season, and one of the most compelling reasons to file a tax return (besides the fact that it’s the law, of course) is the chance that you’ve overpaid the taxman and that you’ll hear that sweet SMS sound of f...
How to plan for Christmas early and cut costs
Spending time and feasting with your loved ones, exchanging gifts, travelling, and shopping can be fun, but it all needs planning - and it’s costly.
What are the interest rates on store accounts?
Opening a store account is one of the easiest ways to build your credit score. Not surprisingly, a recent report by the National Credit Regulator (NCR) found store accounts to be among the most popular credit types for South African consumers - ...
Financial security in divorce
While going through a divorce can be overwhelming, some careful planning can help you overcome the more practical hurdles, ensuring that the settlement will be fair, and that you will be financially independent once the divorce is finalised.
Get the right medical cover for you needs
South Africa’s volatile economic climate, along with increasing household expenses, often leads to consumers prioritising their budgets for more immediate expenses. Coupled with rising medical costs, this creates a formidable challenge wh...
Fraud in the short-term insurance sector
Insurance fraud statistics indicate that there’s little that people won’t do for money. From staging accidents to buying dead bodies, the insurance industry has seen it all.
Should you consider buying a car through an auction?
It’s commonly believed that buying a car on auction is cheaper than buying from a dealership. While this may be true, there are other factors to consider.
Bankorp for dummies: Absa explains SARB’s assistance of Bankorp
Absa released the following Q&A to explain the Bankcorp saga.
1Life's National Savings Month money saving tips
July is National Savings Month. financial services provider 1Life offers some tips on how you can save month not just this month, but every month.