Articles by Staff Writer

Money market funds can cost your investment

22 June 2015 · Staff Writer

By adding a money market fund to a multi-asset fund, you can negatively impact on the growth of the investment portfolio.

Why preservation is important for retirement

22 June 2015 · Staff Writer

The 2015 Sanlam Benchmark Symposium pointed out that preservation is important when saving for retirement.

Cross border money transfers made easier

19 June 2015 · Staff Writer

The Financial Intelligence Centre Act exemption is set to make it easier for people to transfer small amounts of money across borders.

Tribunal could fine Finbond over high credit life charges

Tribunal could fine Finbond over high credit life charges

17 June 2015 · Staff Writer

Finbond is under investigation over allegations that it is overcharging customers on credit life insurance. 

Eskom CEO claims performance has improved

18 June 2015 · Staff Writer

Eskom claims its plant performance has improved. But is this enough? 

Biography Vinolan David of Standard Bank

17 June 2015 · Staff Writer

We profile Justmoney's new credit card expert.

Guide to debt consolidation - is it right for you?

Guide to debt consolidation - is it right for you?

16 June 2015 · Staff Writer

This guide looks at what debt consolidation is, how it works and the benefits of using debt consolidation.

How the Virgin paternity leave compares to others

17 June 2015 · Staff Writer

How does South Africa's paternity and maternity policies compare with the new 12 month fully paid leave offered by Virgin?

How to read and improve your credit score

16 June 2015 · Staff Writer

Understanding your credit report can be difficult, this guide provides tips and information to make it easier.

Load shedding challenges Western Cape businesses

15 June 2015 · Staff Writer

Western Cape businesses are negatively impacted by load shedding, according to a survey conducted by BDO.

How to get a free ride after a night out

11 June 2015 · Staff Writer

We survey the 'Take me home services' offered by banks and find out how many free rides you in fact qualify for after a drunken night out. 

Online platform simplifies stock investing

12 June 2015 · Staff Writer

A new online stock investing platform has been launched to educate and inform people about trading on the stock market.