Articles by Staff Writer

How a staycation can save you money

How a staycation can save you money

17 November 2014 · Staff Writer

We look at how a staycation can save you money, and be just as exciting as jet setting across the world.

Make sure you know your gap cover exclusions

18 November 2014 · Staff Writer

National Treasury is set to change the regulations regarding gap cover.

10 Facts about tax-free savings accounts

10 Facts about tax-free savings accounts

17 November 2014 · Staff Writer

National Treasury has released new draft regulations about the tax-free savings accounts, due to be introduced next year. 

The do’s and don'ts of debt counselling

The do’s and don'ts of debt counselling

6 November 2014 · Staff Writer

If you are one of the many consumers who have taken the big step of entering into debt counselling to unburden themselves of debt - congratulations! Your journey to financial freedom has begun.

WesBank: No further response from Venter

7 November 2014 · Staff Writer

Albert Venter, the person behind the R699 car scheme was set to sue WesBank for R20 million, but will not comment on the situation.

Not all is well at African Bank

7 November 2014 · Staff Writer

Myan Soobramoney, the national secretary of Sasbo, believes that Abil is “not out of the woods yet.”

Billions of unclaimed pension and life insurance benefits

4 November 2014 · Staff Writer

Many pensioners in South Africa are struggling to make ends meet but shockingly R15 billion is sitting in unclaimed pension funds.

FNB slams 30 year bonds

4 November 2014 · Staff Writer

First National Bank have this week highlighted how 30 year bonds can rip off consumers.

Petrol price expected to drop next month too

3 November 2014 · Staff Writer

Due to the global prices of Brent crude oil, petrol and diesel prices will drop on Wednesday 5 November, despite the weaker Rand.

Services that pay for your calls

31 October 2014 · Staff Writer

Running out of airtime is an annoying thing, but now both Vodacom and MTN have services that offer a solution to this problem.

Youth unemployment a growing concern

29 October 2014 · Staff Writer

South Africa has the third highest youth unemployment rate in the world, according to the World Economic Forum Global Risk 2014 report.

Is it safe to buy a home that's on auction?

27 October 2014 · Staff Writer

There are many things to consider when wanting to buy a house on auction, from checking if the auctioneer ir registered to registering for the aution.