Articles by Staff Writer

New web safety tool assesses risk profiles

27 May 2015 · Staff Writer

The Safety Score is a free online tool that assesses the personal, home and environmental, and vehicle risk profile of South Africans.

MTN strike causes inconvenience for customers

26 May 2015 · Staff Writer

Ahmad Farroukh, CEO of MTN South Africa, has apologised to customers for the inconvenience caused by the strike.

10 Habits of a good financial advisor

26 May 2015 · Staff Writer

What exactly does a good financial advisor do? We give you the top 10 ways of spotting a good financial advisor. 

FNB to offer legal cover

26 May 2015 · Staff Writer

FNB has launched a legal cover package. 

Why you will pay more tax - report

26 May 2015 · Staff Writer

According to the Solidarity Research Institute, consumers could start paying more tax in order to cover government's expenditure.

Medical practitioner gets struck off register

26 May 2015 · Staff Writer

On 21 May 2015, the Health Professions Council of South Africa struck Dr RF Mahfouz off of its register for unprofessional conduct.

New laws could see drinking age increased to 21

25 May 2015 · Staff Writer

The National Liquor Policy has proposed a number of changes to current alcohol legislation, including raising the legal drinkng age.

What is severe illness cover?

24 May 2015 · Staff Writer

A guide to severe illness cover 

New credit life insurance product

22 May 2015 · Staff Writer

IDM has a new credit life insurance policy availble, which will help clients save money. 

Moving money offshore

22 May 2015 · Staff Writer

The foreign capital allowance has been increased to R10 million, but the required paperwork to move it is an obstacle. 

E-toll changes could force people to pay

22 May 2015 · Staff Writer

Changes to e-toll tariffs and administration have been made in a bid to get people to pay the fees and accept the system.

Funeral cover vs. life cover  - what's the difference?

Funeral cover vs. life cover - what's the difference?

21 May 2015 · Staff Writer

This guide looks at the difference between life cover and funeral cover and what each option offers you.