Articles by Staff Writer

10 Investment questions you should ask

10 Investment questions you should ask

10 August 2016 · Staff Writer

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...

Your guide to prescribed debt

Your guide to prescribed debt

26 June 2016 · Staff Writer

When neither you nor the company that you owe the money to has acknowledged the debt for a specified number of years it becomes prescribed debt. But what does this mean?

Rising costs have yet to dissuade funeral plan investments

Rising costs have yet to dissuade funeral plan investments

29 May 2016 · Staff Writer

Lee Bromfield, CEO of FNB Life, the administrative and insurance distribution arm of First National Bank, broadcasts that the spiralling increase in the cost of living in South Africa this year, i.e. rising food prices and successive interest ra...

Mango: the sale that never was

Mango: the sale that never was

22 May 2016 · Staff Writer

Last Monday (16 May 2016), Mango clothing South Africa landed itself in hot water for incorrectly advertising selected clothing on its website for as little as R1 during their mid-season sale.

How to keep warm and save money this winter

How to keep warm and save money this winter

16 May 2016 · Staff Writer

The four areas where you should consider trying to reduce your electricity bill in winter, are: your home appliances; lighting and hot water usage; and appliances for heating and cooling.

Modified Lotto rules to result in more winnings

Modified Lotto rules to result in more winnings

15 May 2016 · Staff Writer

For most of us, winning the lottery has been a farfetched dream. Ithuba Holdings,South Africa’s third national lottery operator, just announced changes that are set to make winning easier.

Home Maintenance Considerations

Home Maintenance Considerations

4 May 2016 · Staff Writer

An open floor plan and lightning has become an imperative feature in homes today. The days of having compartmentalised rooms are gone. But breaking down one or two walls is not always as easy or as economical as it seems.There are numerous thing...

13 Credit providers in trouble with tribunal

13 Credit providers in trouble with tribunal

22 February 2016 · Staff Writer

Justmoney looks at the saga involving the thirteen credit providers, that have been found in breach of the National Credit Act.  

Tips when buying a new car

Tips when buying a new car

17 January 2016 · Staff Writer

You may have been dreaming about a new set of wheels for a while. You’ve got it all planned out - the make, model and colour, and the places your purchase could take you.

What to consider before undertaking a renovation project

What to consider before undertaking a renovation project

5 January 2016 · Staff Writer

Not all renovations add value. 

Matric pass rate drops

Matric pass rate drops

5 January 2016 · Staff Writer

The matric pass rate for 2015 is 70.7%, however, less than four out of ten students will find jobs.

A new year brings fuel price relief

A new year brings fuel price relief

3 January 2016 · Staff Writer

Consumers are in for a fuel price decrease on 6 January 2016, the Department of Energy announced, bringing some relief to the new year.