Articles by Staff Writer

NCR to investigate R699 car scheme

15 July 2014 · Staff Writer

Hundreds claim they have been cheated out of money through the R699 car buying scheme and now the NCR is investigating. 

10 Ways to reduce your bank fees

14 July 2014 · Staff Writer

Withdrawal and over the counter transaction fees can all add up. Change your banking habits now and save money on bank fees. 

Interest rate not a concern?

11 July 2014 · Staff Writer

The potential for interest rates to increase is not a concern for consumers that are applying for vehicle finance.

Debtfree launches debt industry awards

9 July 2014 · Staff Writer

An industry magazine is set to reward those in the debt industry that have provided exceptional services. Are the awards transparent?

FNB systems error results in double debits

7 July 2014 · Staff Writer

An FNB blunder over the weekend got customers all hot under the collar. 

Six common investment mistakes to avoid

6 July 2014 · Staff Writer

Jo-Anne Bailey of Franklin Templeton goes through the typical mistakes investors make and offers tips on how to avoid them.

National Credit Regulator arrests unlawful lenders

4 July 2014 · Staff Writer

Lenders flouting the law are being brought to book by the National Credit Regulator reports Angelique Ruzicka. 

Six ways to save on your electricity bill

2 July 2014 · Staff Writer

South African residents urged to implement electricity tips as price hike comes into effect. 

Petrol price to go up in July

30 June 2014 · Staff Writer

The price of petrol is set to go up and the ANC government is considering scrapping e-tolls in favour of a fuel levy. 

Common financial mistakes and how to avoid them

Common financial mistakes and how to avoid them

26 June 2014 · Staff Writer

Although many of us equate financial mistakes with the inexperience of youth, research indicates that financial failures can happen at any age.

10 Reasons that your loan application may be declined

10 Reasons that your loan application may be declined

23 June 2014 · Staff Writer

Rejected for a loan? There could be a number of reasons for this says Angelique Ruzicka. 

Wonga compensates customers for sending fake legal letters

26 June 2014 · Staff Writer

UK payday lender Wonga had to compensate its customers after sending fake legal letters.