Articles by Staff Writer

How to get the right funeral cover

14 April 2014 · Staff Writer

What is a funeral plan? We look at how claims can be repudiated and how you can ensure you have the best cover.

Get medical aid at an affordable price

15 April 2014 · Staff Writer

Can you get affordable medical aid that also offers worthwhile benefits?

Claims rejected due to rogue funeral parlours

14 April 2014 · Staff Writer

Ombudsman relays how clients suffer after claims get rejected when rogue funeral parlours don't pay premiums to insurers. 

Ponzi scheme ordered to pay back money

11 April 2014 · Staff Writer

Illegal Ponzi schemes are being taken to task by the South African Reserve Bank(SARB).

Consumers give South African insurers the thumbs up

10 April 2014 · Staff Writer

Survey shows that overall, South Africans are happy with their insurers.

How much will the new Tax Ombud help you?

9 April 2014 · Staff Writer

The new Tax Ombud was officially launched this week. But how much assistance can you expect?

Consumers shifting to data bundle purchases

8 April 2014 · Staff Writer

Trends show that data bundles are becoming more popular amongst cellphone users. 

Is your fund manager ripping you off?

8 April 2014 · Staff Writer

Is your fund manager ripping you off? We find out what questions you need to ask before you invest. 

Can you achieve early retirement?

3 April 2014 · Staff Writer

The majority of South Africans who retire will be forced to rely on some kind of financial assistance. How can you save enough to retire early and comfortably?

Discovery to merge with PG Bison

7 April 2014 · Staff Writer

Why are there more cases of restricted medical schemes forced to merge with bigger open schemes?

Interest rate stability is a boost for housing market

2 April 2014 · Staff Writer

The Repo Rate remains at 5,5% for now. But what does this mean for current and potential home owners?

Boost your credit score

1 April 2014 · Staff Writer

Despite being hit with an overload of price hikes, consumers can still keep their credit score in check.