Articles by Staff Writer

Rand hits R11 low against the US dollar

25 January 2014 · Staff Writer

The Rand hit its lowest rate against the dollar in five years.

Informal job sector on a growth buzz

23 January 2014 · Staff Writer

Employment in the informal sector has risen significantly according to Adcorp stats.

Make retirement planning a priority for 2014

21 January 2014 · Staff Writer

There is no better time than 2014 to start planning for a comfortable retirement.

Send your points to Pravin

17 January 2014 · Staff Writer

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has invited all South Africans to send their tips ahead of his February Budget speech.

Petrol price to go up next month

20 January 2014 · Staff Writer

Consumers will have to brace themselves for another petrol price hike of up to 35c for next month (February 2014).

What will house prices do in 2014?

21 January 2014 · Staff Writer

House prices went up in 2013 but will they do so again in 2014? Angelique Ruzicka talks to the experts about pricing and trends.

FSB investigates funeral insurers

15 January 2014 · Staff Writer

The Financial Services Board is currently investigating nine funeral insurance providers that could be trading illegally.

Can money buy you happiness?

14 January 2014 · Staff Writer

Can money buy you happiness? Some researchers say: 'Yes'. Here are ten ways you can become happier.

Switching medical aid: what you need to know

14 January 2014 · Staff Writer

Thinking about downgrading or switching your medical aid? This is what you need to know:

Providing sustainable health risk management solutions

13 January 2014 · Staff Writer

Find out more about the medical industry by registering for the Medical Aid & Insurance Conference today.

Consumers warned to spend and borrow wisely

10 January 2014 · Staff Writer

NRC urges consumers to watch their finances and borrowing habits for 2014.

Vigilance is needed in the investment industry

9 January 2014 · Staff Writer

Investors and financial planners should play a more active role when it comes to retirement funds.