Articles by Staff Writer

Tips for a smooth tax season in 2014

5 June 2014 · Staff Writer

Tax season is nearly upon us. How can you make the process as painless as possible?

Metrorail to increase tariffs

3 June 2014 · Staff Writer

Amidst strong opposition from Cosatu, Metrorail will be increasing their ticket prices from 1 July.

Garnishee orders and your rights

2 June 2014 · Staff Writer

What are your rights when it comes to garnishee orders?

Amendments will assist people in repaying debt

29 May 2014 · Staff Writer

The National Credit Amendment Act, signed by the President earlier this month, will help the plight of indebted South Africans.

ABIL gets downgraded by rating agency

30 May 2014 · Staff Writer

Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded ABIL's local national scale issuer ratings.

Capitec to offer home loans

2 June 2014 · Staff Writer

Capitec have concluded a co-operation agreement with SA Homeloans to offer home loans.

Vehicle maintenance costs at all-time high

28 May 2014 · Staff Writer

Could your vehicle maintenance costs be too much for your pocket?

Repo rate stability a welcome reprieve in housing market

27 May 2014 · Staff Writer

South Africa's property market is in a good space (for now) thanks to the retained repo rate. 

SA gets a new Finance Minister

26 May 2014 · Staff Writer

Nhlanhla Nene, the new Minister of Finance, will have his work cut out for him to maintain the department's well-run structure.

Cheapest medical cover: major seven reviewed

27 May 2014 · Staff Writer

Looking for cheap medical cover? It's possible to get insurance on the cheap from some of the major medical scheme players. 

Consumers should watch out for more rate hikes

23 May 2014 · Staff Writer

Yesterday the Reserve Bank announced that they will keep the interest at its current rate. But consumers should be cautious with their debt.

SARB keeps rate on hold at 5.5%

22 May 2014 · Staff Writer

Gill Marcus (pictured) of the South African Reserve Bank has announced that the repo rate will be kept on hold at 5.5%.