Articles by Staff Writer

Should you declare yourself bankrupt?

22 October 2013 · Staff Writer

If you are being harrassed about paying your debts you may be considering declaring yoursel bankrupt. But is it really the simplest option?

FNB sees 119% growth with eWallet

25 October 2013 · Staff Writer

FNB’s eWallet African operations enjoyed a 119% year-on-year increase in the last financial year.

Be careful who you trust with your taxes

20 October 2013 · Staff Writer

SARS has warned taxpayers to steer clear of questionable tax advisors who promise guaranteed returns.

US Congress passes debt deal

17 October 2013 · Staff Writer

Today (17 October) the US government's doors were re-opened after Congress passed legislation to end the government shutdown. 

How to avoid being a bank robbery victim

14 October 2013 · Staff Writer

SABRIC have issued warnings after robbers killed a woman this week for her money. What can you do to ensure you aren't a victim too?

Millions lost in card data breach

16 October 2013 · Staff Writer

Tens of millions of rands have been lost in what is now known as South Africa's biggest card fraud event to date.

Confusion over African Bank loan write offs

14 October 2013 · Staff Writer

Many African Bank customers have misunderstood the terms of African Bank's loan write-offs.

The high cost of home loans

10 October 2013 · Staff Writer

With banks shifting towards unsecured lending, can the average South African still secure a home loan? 

Personal loans: what you need to know

8 October 2013 · Staff Writer

What should you consider before taking out a personal loan?

NDMA warns against unscrupulous administrators

9 October 2013 · Staff Writer

Could your administrator be holding back your repayments and not paying your lenders?

The NCR slaps African Bank with a R20m fine

7 October 2013 · Staff Writer

African Bank paid a reduced fine of R20 million after coming to an agreement with the National Credit Regulator(NCR).

Liberty launches affordable unit trust platform

Liberty launches affordable unit trust platform

3 October 2013 · Staff Writer

Liberty has launched a low-cost investment platform that will enable consumers to invest with a multiple of unit trust providers.