Articles by Staff Writer

Nedbank to launch MyFinancialLife tool

27 July 2012 · Staff Writer

Nedbank announced it will launch an online personal finance management tool by the end of August for new and existing clients.

NDMA: Requests for debt mediation rose by 120 percent

26 July 2012 · Staff Writer

The NDMA saw more debt mediation requests in 2011 and finalised 95% of cases.

Do group buying sites really save you money?

23 July 2012 · Staff Writer

Read our tips on how to become a savvy online discount buyer.

Electricity prices could increase by 14.6 percent

17 July 2012 · Staff Writer

Report says Eskom has requested revenues totalling R1.07 trillion over five years.

NDMA calls for more solutions to aid over-indebted consumers

13 July 2012 · Staff Writer

Latest statistics reveal that 12 million account holders are three or more instalments behind.

Youth drain parents of savings

9 July 2012 · Staff Writer

Survey shows that 62% of young adults still rely on parents for financial help.

Ex smokers pay up to 120 per cent more for life cover

12 July 2012 · Staff Writer

Informing your insurer that you’ve quit smoking could drastically reduce your premiums.

South Africa closer to introducing Tax Ombud

5 July 2012 · Staff Writer

Democratic Alliance warns it will not allow SARS to misuse its powers.

DA challenges ANC pension fund policy

28 June 2012 · Staff Writer

The DA calls for ANC to reject proposals that will prescribe investments for pension funds.

FPI hires new consumer advocate

29 June 2012 · Staff Writer

Radio host Paul Roelofse is the new consumer advocate for the Financial Planning Institute.

South Africans still under providing for retirement

3 July 2012 · Staff Writer

Figures show that there is still a lack of member engagement when it comes to pension funds.

SARS introduces new tax tools

2 July 2012 · Staff Writer

Users will be able to submit their tax returns via mobiles, smart phones and tablets.